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flag China shipped weapons to Cambodia, escalating tensions that led to deadly clashes with Thailand.

flag In June 2025, Thai intelligence documents obtained by The New York Times reveal that China delivered weapons, including rockets and artillery, to Cambodia via Y-20 transport planes, with 42 containers shipped to Ream Naval Base and later moved to the contested border region. flag The arms shipments preceded a five-day clash in late July that killed at least 13 Thai civilians and prompted a Thai military response. flag Despite China’s public calls for peace and role in brokering a ceasefire, the timing and scale of the deliveries raise questions about its dual role as both a diplomatic mediator and a major arms supplier in Southeast Asia. flag While Cambodia acknowledged the shipments, China denied supplying weapons for use against Thailand, offering no evidence to support its claims. flag The developments highlight growing regional tensions and China’s expanding military influence in the area.

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