Trump’s Arrival in Malaysia Focuses on Diplomatic Theater and Regional Tensions

Jake Saunders, Editor Kuala Lumpur As U.S. President Donald Trump arrives in Malaysia, attention is turning to an upcoming ceremony that appears to be centered on his participation.Thailand and Cambodia are preparing to sign a peace agreement during the event—an initiative that actually has no serious involvement from Trump besides a few phone calls. The…

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Cambodia Celebrates Completion of China-Renovated Naval Base Amidst U.S. Concerns

Richard Sanders, Phnom Penh Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet officially inaugurated the newly renovated Ream Naval Base on Thursday, a project funded and executed by China. His remarks come in response to U.S. criticism regarding China’s influence over this strategic facility, which is situated on Cambodia’s southern coast, close to the contested South China Sea….

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