Chinese Aircraft Carrier Base at Ream, Cambodia

The suspected new overseas base of the Chinese Navy in Ream, Cambodia, has undergone significant expansion, with the addition of a dry dock on reclaimed land and a pier that appears to be large enough to accommodate an aircraft carrier. Notably, this development shares some similarities with China's existing naval base in Djibouti. These resemblances reinforce the widely held view that this expanding facility is intended for the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) rather than the Royal Cambodian Navy. The growth of this naval presence raises questions about China's strategic interests and its expanding reach in the region.