10th Cambodia-China military drill: Understanding how Beijing’s influence in Phnom Penh threatens regional stability

MANILA, Philippines — Now on its 10th year, the Golden Dragon military exercise between China and Cambodia has renewed concerns on Beijing’s expanding military track in mainland Southeast Asia and its implications for maritime security across the region. This, as Cambodia has increasingly become China’s primary center for power projection, especially in the Mekong region, said Chester Cabalza, president of the think tank International Development and Security Cooperation. Held yearly since 2016, the military drill has become an integral indication of the intimate relationship between Phnom Penh and Beijing, with the number of participants swelling from 1,000 to 2,075. As […]... Keep on reading: 10th Cambodia-China military drill: Understanding how Beijing’s influence in Phnom Penh threatens regional stability