US EditionThai Defense Minister Denies China-Cambodia Arms Link
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"Big Lek" insists that China's arms support for Cambodia is old news, and is urging the Thai military to be ready for combat. He is puzzled by the "twin cities" claim.
Thai Defense Minister Denies China-Cambodia Arms Link
File photo for reference only Thai Defence Minister Nattapol Nakphanit refuted claims that China supplied weapons to Cambodia shortly before a recent border clash with Thailand. This follows a New York Times report suggesting Chinese arms were delivered to Cambodia in June, prior to the late July conflict. Nakphanit insisted these are old rumors, and intelligence agencies have not confirmed recent arms transfers. China did supply Cambodi…
China did not supply arms to Cambodia few weeks before clash: Minister - Thai Newsroom
DEFENCE Minister Nattapol Nakphanit today (Oct. 2) denied that China supplied weapons to Cambodia just a few weeks before the border clash with Thailand erupted towards the end of July as reported by The New York Times, Amarin TV said. He dismissed this report claiming that China sent rockets and artillery shells to Cambodia […] The post China did not supply arms to Cambodia few weeks before clash: Minister appeared first on Thai Newsroom.
Anutin confirms Thai military readiness after reports of Chinese arms to Cambodia
Prime Minister Anutin and Defence officials confirm Thai forces are fully prepared, following reports that China supplied weapons to Cambodia, with National Security Council discussions underway.
On October 1, 2025, the New York Times reported that China had sent rockets and artillery shells to Cambodia, just weeks before a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand was called for in July. Chinese military aircraft landed in Cambodia in June, weeks before the border dispute between Cambodia and Thailand erupted into war. The aircraft, Y-20s, nicknamed "Chubby Girls" due to their wide fuselage and heavy cargo capacity, flew six flights to so…
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