U.S. Navy Warship USS Savannah Makes Historic Port Call in Cambodia After Eight Years

The USS Savannah's visit marks a significant development in U.S.-Cambodia relations amid concerns over China's naval presence.

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For the first time in 8 years, a US Navy ship makes a port call in Cambodia

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For the first time in 8 years, a US Navy ship makes a port call in Cambodia, a top Chinese ally

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For the First Time in 8 Years, a US Navy Ship Makes a Port Call in Cambodia, a Top Chinese Ally

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The USS Savannah docked in Cambodia for a five-day visit, the first by a U.S. Navy ship in eight years, signaling potential warming ties amid U.S. concerns over China's influence. The visit includes diplomatic meetings and cooperative activities between U.S. and Cambodian naval forces. Relations between the two nations have been strained over issues of human rights and political repression in Cambodia, alongside fears regarding China's access to strategic maritime locations.

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