Cambodia: the New Battleground in the U.S.-China Power Struggle
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ส.ค. 2024
- In this video, we explore the intricate dynamics of Cambodia's strategic role in the ongoing rivalry between the U.S. and China. The recent visit by U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to Cambodia has put this small Southeast Asian nation in the spotlight, highlighting its geopolitical significance and the complex interplay of international relations.
We start by examining the historical context of Cambodia's political landscape, focusing on its long-standing relationship with China. From the Cold War era and the brutal Khmer Rouge regime to the significant support from China during turbulent times, we explore how Cambodia became one of China's closest allies through economic investments and strategic partnerships.
Next, we discuss Cambodia's geographical importance. Positioned at a crucial intersection of global maritime routes, Cambodia's proximity to the South China Sea makes it a key player in regional stability. We highlight the contentious Ream Naval Base, which has been a point of concern for the U.S. due to potential Chinese military use, and how this base fits into the broader geopolitical chessboard.
We also cover the economic ties and influence between Cambodia and China. Chinese investments in infrastructure, real estate, and trade have deepened Cambodia's economic dependence on China, affecting its sovereignty and policy decisions. This relationship has significant implications for Cambodia's internal and external political dynamics.
Human rights issues are another critical area we address. The U.S. has criticized Cambodia's human rights record, particularly the suppression of political dissidents and lack of political freedom. These issues have strained U.S.-Cambodia relations and added another layer of complexity to the country's foreign policy.
Finally, we look at the future outlook and potential shifts in Cambodia's foreign policy under the new leadership of Hun Manet. With increased U.S. engagement, there might be opportunities for Cambodia to balance its relations with both superpowers, impacting regional stability in Southeast Asia.
#ChinaCambodiaDrills #GoldenDragonExercises #SoutheastAsia #Geopolitics #ChinaInfluence #MilitaryDrills #ASEAN #Vietnam #Thailand #Philippines #Indonesia #Singapore #Malaysia #USChinaRelations #GlobalPolitics #BeltandRoad #SouthChinaSea #InternationalRelations #DefenseStrategy #RegionalSecurity #china #cambodia #geopoliticalconflict #politics #chinastudy #geopolitics #geopoliticalconflict #geopoliticaltensions #politics #politicalhistory #cambodia
![[TH] 2024 PMSL SEA W2D5 | Fall | พลาดวันนี้ จะต้องเสียใจ](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/A5-Cuo12p6A/mqdefault.jpg)
CAMBODIA needs investment not warmongering from the US
Cambodia have been waiting to work with USA since 1979 to the 90 but USA always finds the excuses from helping Cambodia until now they turn to China maybe too late.
It's not that the US didn't want to work with Cambodia, but it's because Cambodia had already picked a side that was opposed to US interests. Under Hun Sen Cambodia was very much under the influence of Vietnam which didn't have good relations with the US. It was only when Vietnam started having disputes with China that Vietnam-US relations started to get better. But at that same time Hun Sen began to rely on China for support hoping to throw off Vietnamese influence.
@@abmong
Have you ever lived in Cambodia?
From 1970 to 1990?
@@pychoupchhoeuy2008 oops sorry got replies mixed up.
@@pychoupchhoeuy2008 Yeah no as I said I would've been killed had I been in Cambodia in the 1970s. But it's well documented who were allied with who and the wars that happened in the aftermath of the Vietnam War and the breakup of French Indo-China.
@@abmong😂😂😂be thankful you weren't there during the 1970s..but USA never compensated Cambodia for carpet bombing Cambodia & Laos during the Vietnam War..Interesting he in Cambodia, USA BOMBS are still in Cambodia now
I would think Cambodia would be more interested in asking China why the Mekong is drying up instead of embracing casinos, military alliances, offers of monetary rewards & such.
Good points
I can give you one easy answer so long as china help the Hun sen family retain power they wouldn't care about it
Stupid point of view
Hands off CAMBODIA! Now!
Your video provides a compelling analysis of the geopolitical significance of Cambodia and China. I share your concerns, particularly regarding the escalating tension between China and the USA, which inevitably impacts the entire globe. The impending clash between democracy and autocracy seems unavoidable, with Southeast Asia poised as the initial battleground due to China's burgeoning economic power and regional influence.
China's ascent to become the world's most powerful country appears unstoppable, causing apprehension not only for America but for the entire democratic world. A major issue is China's claim over the Spratly Islands, which the international community believes should remain international maritime zones, free from national claims and military bases. Additionally, Taiwan remains a critical flashpoint, embodying the direct clash of ideologies between democracy and autocracy, potentially leading to a larger conflict.
Southeast Asia is precariously positioned, potentially on the brink of a significant conflict. While America and Western nations have employed relatively subtle strategic maneuvers, China has adopted a more aggressive approach, leveraging economic vulnerabilities to draw countries like Cambodia into its geopolitical sphere. Over the past 30 years, Cambodia has been heavily influenced by China, almost akin to a stray dog being adopted.
In my view, the loyalty of Cambodia's leaders is predictable in this context, given the economic dependencies and strategic alignments with China. As the famous principle suggests, "economics always dictates politics."...
U.S should invest in Cambodia in the first place
Forget the US. The IMF is the venue for economic assistance. The IMF will not get involved until the government eradicates graft & corruption. Neighbors need to get together,
Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, all the players in the rice bowl that rely on the Mekong for their very lifeblood.
US cannot invest forcefully.
Cambodia as a nation since the French colonization, only has a short time of peace. In this 21st century, Cambodia government has to walk a balancing act between the two superpowers for the benefit of its people, regional stability and global peace. I hope history doesn’t repeat itself like the last Cold War. With God blessing, Cambodia will be prosper and peaceful.
China-Cambodia friendships can be traced back to the 11th century when the US wasn’t born yet. China sent the Chinese army to assist Cambodia fighting against the powerful Champa invasions Cambodia. The Khmer King Jayavarman VII of Cambodia carved the picture of the Chinese army on the bas-reliefs of the wall of the Bayon temple in Cambodia. In 1296, the Chinese Yuan diplomat Zhou Daguan paid a visit to Cambodia thanking Cambodia for not killing the 2 Yuan Mongol general who leading 1000 Mongols cavaliers trying to invade Cambodia, but failed and they were captured by Cambodia. Zhou Daguan wrote a book Customs of Cambodia which was translated in 5 languages.
Cambodia and China have a brotherly-like relationship. No other country will break that friendship.
Really? Brotherly ? Millions dead by the hands of China control mtf pol pot.smh
It’s easy and it’s not too late for the US to compete with China in Cambodia and only if America is willing to do it. First of all, Cambodia is in the process of rebuilding itself after year zero, and thus Cambodia is in need of financial support and much foreign direct investment. The US has see this and totally understand about this but instead of increasing FDI and offering financial support to Cambodia, the US keeps putting pressure on Cambodia regarding human rights and democracy issues while ignoring the very same issues if not worse to Cambodian communist states neighboring countries. Cambodia see this kind of behavior from the US along with their past experiences in the 70’ Cambodia has no choice but to turn to other country that is willing to help Cambodia. The US can start pouring FDI and financial support into Cambodia to counter Chinese influence in Cambodia and help keep Cambodia as a neutral state in the region. Secondly, Cambodia is also in need of upgrading and modernizing its military capabilities and is in much need of support and security guarantees from a major power player in the region for many reasons, especially its national security and defense. America has not done anything significantly to this end, instead it keeps putting arm embargo on the Kingdom. Again, Cambodia has no choice but to seek other major powers for help and support. However , the time is not too late for the US to step in on this field as well. Action speak louder than words, every Asian do not like lips service neither nor we do like bullying.
គាំទ្រ
US doesn't invest in Laos either if that's the neighboring communist state you're referring to. Vietnam although communist has not bad human rights records compared to Cambodia.
Cambodia is a sovereign nation. It can decide on its own. Don't forget who told General Lun Nol to overthrow King Sihanouk and then stopped providing aid. That political turmoil caused the rise of Khmer Rouge.
អរគុណ លោក សម្រាប់ការចែករំលែកចំណេះដឹង ល្អនេះ😇😇😇
What ever Khmer met lots of War, invading, lose lots of lands… Khmer never give up 😊
Here’s a contrarian perspective but if American teamed up with China and Russia instead trying to dominate them would we be much better off? Americans would be much better off in terms of having affordable goods, not messing up the dollar as the world reserve currency (stupid sanctions), and not having inflation etc. Our government is in cahoots with giant corporations, this country lost our democracy to the oligarchy. It’s sad what we have become.
I've heard Sihanoukville is totally disfigured now.
sihanoukville is biggest and richest city in the world..
Yeah it's a ghost town, the Chinese stopped investing in it, many buildings remain unfinished.
@@abmong They weren't pretty or anything to begin with. Cambodia should fight to keep its authenticity. There is a middleground between economic development and natural preservation that every nation should strive for.
@@TinNongTheGioi-ex9es😂😂😂😂
I see. I see under the leadership of HUN Maneth, Cambodia will move forward towards prosperity, and development.
More than moving towards being SLAVES of chinese. Poor Khmer people.
អាចម៍😂
Cambodia,since 1979,after Vietnam invasion,has never been an independent country,up to the present days. Vietnam has been in control of Cambodia,ever since. Vietnam installed its puppet,governments”after their invasion of Cambodia. Cambodia cannot independently makes their own decision, anyone challenged their policy,will be arrested or disappeared from public. Those who knew and understood Vietnam’s political plans over Cambodia,tend to keep their mouth shut,for fear of arrest and brutal punishments
Thanks President Biden for trying. Your predecessors ignored Cambodia and won’t defend the country with the conflicts with the neighboring countries.
China and the Khmer Emoire have been friends through out all the chinese dynesties, such as the Ching and the Ming Dynasties. That was more than a thousand years ago, and this relationship is still existing today between Cambodia and China, that is why they are supporting each other in theUN etc.
Not just that the khmer cilvilion have relation wuth china since lieng dynaster located in funan
In these regards US and international communities
Must bring back the Paris Peace Accord,Oct 23th 1991.
To force Hun Sen Family to implimentations and must escout Mr. SAM RAINSY back to Cambodia to arrange the free and fair Ellection a gain.
So we can maintain the peace and stabilizationb in the regions.Thanks
Thanks for sharing
It's so funny to those who gave advises here it seems like you ask some blinds men to touch the elephant and waiting for answers one blind man says the Elephant look like broom(when he touch it's tail)
One blind man says the Elephant looks like a post (when he touch its leg)
One another blind man tell that the Elephant looking like a mountain (whe he touches it's body) The questions you asked is what US and international communities wnts?but the answers told what the commentators wants😅😅😅😅
Your video and narrative is missing some true history. Cambodian is the peace lover people even her bitter history. In brief after France colony, King Sihanouk brought peace and prosperity to the whole country from 1955-1970 until the USA bombed Cambodia on pretext of North Vietnamese troops used Cambodia border to fought South Vietnam back by USA and the cold war period. The USA bombed everywhere creating Khmer Rogue and made it came to power due to USA bombed all farming lands. Khmer Rogue anger Vietnam by war due to both countries history and Vietnam revenge and defeat Khmer rogue in 1979 as well as saved Cambodian from the killing field. If going deep into the root cause, Vietnam and the USA created unstable Cambodia country in 1970s. But Cambodian people always like the USA and Western however they ignored, so China understand the real needs of Cambodian and support in action, not political gains.
BRI has helped many countries around the world, BRI don't bring money and weapons but the BRI bring development. This is why China is recognising throughout the whole world.
Who benefits the most, China is. China lends you money, bring their labor forces for the project, raw materials, and host country pays interest for the loan, the labor, raw material to build it.
I mistype earlier - I mean “the Khmer Empire”
Cambodia will not be the Vietnam of USA
cambodia think they are will be a new supper power in the world..mother of super nature in the world.. richest country in the world..
Nah that’s your thinking not theirs
He can join Mike Tyson , as a worrier he is just zero.