The US calls for Cambodia's transparency on the $1.7bn China-funded Techo Funan Canal near the Mekong River, citing military use and Vietnam's security concerns.

The US urges Cambodia for transparency over a $1.7bn China-funded canal near the Mekong River, expressing concerns about potential military use and security threats for Vietnam. The Techo Funan Canal, slated for construction later this year, may pose environmental concerns, including water diversion from the Mekong River. Critics fear it could bolster China's military presence in the region.

April 15, 2024
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