Phnom Penh (FN), Dec. 10 – The Chinese government strongly opposed the pressure of the United States put on the Royal Government of Cambodia.

"US’s malicious attempt will fail," the Chinese embassy in Cambodia quoted foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin’s speech in a press conference held on 9 December 2021.

"The US has recently continued to defame and discredit the China-Cambodia relationship through imposing threats, pressures and sanctions on Cambodia. This act of using force to oppress others violates the basic code of conduct of international relations. The Chinese side firmly opposes such an act,” said Wang Wenbin.

"China and Cambodia are comprehensive strategic partners, iron-clad friends and a community of shared destiny. The traditional friendship between the two countries has undergone various tests and is unbreakable," Wang added.

"The US’s malicious attempt to break China-Cambodia relations will eventually fail. China firmly supports Cambodia in safeguarding her national sovereignty and dignity, and will always stand firmly with the Cambodian people," he continued.

Recently, the US has unilaterally ordered an arms embargo on Cambodia by restricting defense-related goods and services under geopolitical move. In response, Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen, today (10 Dec), ordered the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces to immediately review US military weapons and equipment and decide whether to keep or destroy them.

"I believe in the courage and the spirit of the armed forces in protecting Cambodia's territorial integrity, rather than just weapons," the premier wrote on Facebook.
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