U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will visit Cambodia after talks with China, seeking to mend ties amid concerns over Beijing's policies in the region.
Washington criticizes Cambodia's human rights record and is wary of China's influence through defense assistance, despite Cambodian officials claiming a neutral stance.
Austin's visit signals an effort to strengthen Cambodia-U.S. relations and address regional strategic concerns amidst China's expanding naval presence in the South China Sea.
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