Hul Reaksmey, VOA Khmer

25 February 2016

PHNOM PENH—

Cambodia’s navy has requested two warships from China, a defense official says. Tea Vinh, the admiral of the Cambodian navy, met this week with Chinese Rear Admiral Yu Manjian, following maritime rescue drills conducted between Cambodian and Chinese naval forces that ended Wednesday.

Three Chinese ships, included two frigates armed with guided missiles and a supply ship, have been docked on display at the port of Sihanoukville, during the exercises.

Tea Vinh said in a statement later Cambodia had requested two modern warships to help Cambodia defend its maritime territory. “When I went to inspect them, the ships are very good,” he said.

Meas Tang, a spokesman for the Cambodian navy, said the request from Cambodia for Chinese warships was more like a wish list. It is unclear whether China would accept such a request.

Tea Vinh said he did not discuss the South China Sea tensions with Yu during their meeting. He maintains the same stance with ASEAN naval leaders, including those in disputes with China, he said. “I say this should be resolved amongst themselves peacefully,” he said.

Tea Vinh also affirmed Cambodia’s one-China policy, which does not recognize Taiwan as a sovereign state.

The maritime drills this week signal more military cooperation between Cambodia and China. They mostly consisted of rescue and fire drills.

The arrival of the display ships, which were open to the public Thursday, come amid news that China has continued to build up infrastructure amid disputed islands in the South China Sea, and just after ASEAN leaders met with US President Barack Obama in talks that included the contentious sea issue.

source: http://www.voacambodia.com/content/cambodia-requests-two-warships-from-china/3207797.html

It is just a matter of time...before the US involvement in commerce/military operations in SE Asians countries...is relegated to the history books...

China is not only willing...but is quite capable of helping SE Asians move forward into the 21st Century and beyond...

US foreign policy...or lack thereof...is a tremendous setback for democracy and free trade...

Leading from behind...causes one to fall-behind as the world marches forward to fill the void...

It is just a matter of time...before the US involvement in commerce/military operations in SE Asians countries...is relegated to the history books...

China is not only willing...but is quite capable of helping SE Asians move forward into the 21st Century and beyond...

US foreign policy...or lack thereof...is a tremendous setback for democracy and free trade...

Leading from behind...causes one to fall-behind as the world marches forward to fill the void...

Yep the old days of coming in and buying a few politicians on the cheap seem to be over now.. China, being the big close neighbor (and up until recently) flush with investment cash has wooed many various countries in S.E. Asia (and other parts of the world) to do some serious bowing to the Chinese juggernaut ..

Some of the Thai military people I know (hahaha all two of them) have said they do not think China will cut and run at the first sign of problems unlike some of the western governments. Either way in the next few years we will probably find out when someone pushes in the South China sea and lives are lost.

That will be a sad day for all of Asia and parts beyond, IMO. https://youtu.be/LU5v2-1XOxg

https://youtu.be/1yMPQyo-8Gg

It is just a matter of time...before the US involvement in commerce/military operations in SE Asians countries...is relegated to the history books...

China is not only willing...but is quite capable of helping SE Asians move forward into the 21st Century and beyond...

US foreign policy...or lack thereof...is a tremendous setback for democracy and free trade...

Leading from behind...causes one to fall-behind as the world marches forward to fill the void...

Yep the old days of coming in and buying a few politicians on the cheap seem to be over now.. China, being the big close neighbor (and up until recently) flush with investment cash has wooed many various countries in S.E. Asia (and other parts of the world) to do some serious bowing to the Chinese juggernaut ..

Some of the Thai military people I know (hahaha all two of them) have said they do not think China will cut and run at the first sign of problems unlike some of the western governments. Either way in the next few years we will probably find out when someone pushes in the South China sea and lives are lost.

That will be a sad day for all of Asia and parts beyond, IMO. https://youtu.be/LU5v2-1XOxg

https://youtu.be/1yMPQyo-8Gg

Thanks for chiming in and adding the Youtube Videos...

China, Russia, N. Korea, and Iran are using this American "do-nothing" administration to move their country's agendas forward...before someone who is more savvy and less weak takes over the US Presidency...

If Clinton becomes President...look for nefarious activities by these countries to accelerate...and the US to become an afterthought on the world scene...a yapping dog which will be kicked to the curb if it acts too aggressive...

Edited February 26, 201610 yr by ggt

I assume this Cambodian admiral is a loose cannon. Clearly, his request is not a small thing. Aside from the fact that he is admitting he is unable to do his job properly without outside intervention ... were the Chinese to agree it would sure piss off Vietnam and Philippines and be a real slap in the face to the US. Of course the Chinese can't and won't agree to this.

What I find most interesting is the US continues with their finger wagging nonsense on Democracy while their foreign policy goes to hell in a had basket.