The defense ministry on Wednesday denied reports by its American counterpart that the Chinese armed forces are considering a plan to set up a military outpost in Thailand.
The plan was alleged in a Pentagon report submitted to the U.S. Congress, which claimed that China is seeking to establish an overseas logistic network by opening bases in Thailand and other Asian countries. The report was dismissed as implausible by the defense spokesman and the Chinese Embassy in Bangkok.
“No, we have no policy of allowing foreign militaries to set up a base in Thailand,” Maj. Gen. Kongcheep Tantravanich said in an interview. “They can make such an observation, but I firmly confirm that it’s not possible.”
According to the Pentagon’s assessment, China has “likely considered” Myanmar, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Pakistan, and other countries in Central Asia and Africa for its military logistic facilities abroad.
The report says the bases would allow the People’s Liberation Army to project its military might at greater distances.
“A global PLA military logistics network could interfere with U.S. military operations and provide flexibility to support offensive operations against the U.S.,” the report warned.
Kongcheep said there has never been any discussion about setting up a base in Thailand with China – or the U.S., for that matter.
“We never talked about it,” the spokesman said.
The Chinese Embassy in Bangkok also said China has no intention of expanding power projection overseas as accused by the U.S.
https://www.khaosodenglish.com/politics ... -thailand/
Right ... like the Thai generals and their Chinese buddies are going to admit to it ...
Pentagon report alleges China is planning a military base in Thailand
Pentagon report alleges China is planning a military base in Thailand
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Re: Pentagon report alleges China is planning a military base in Thailand
Myanmar & Cambodia are the most likely places, at least until the railroad opens from China to Bangkok. You can move a lot of troops and equipment by rail.
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Re: Pentagon report alleges China is planning a military base in Thailand
Trump's anti Chinese propaganda.
Re: Pentagon report alleges China is planning a military base in Thailand
Reported by the Pentagon. Not Trump's greatest allies.