Why America Fears Cambodia's New Chinese Canal

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@lluow 3 ай бұрын

I wish people of Cambodia good luck. They deserve good fortune and development. Asian people are kind, smart and hard working people. They don’t deserve chaos and war suffering. The 21st century belongs to Asia.

@SamnangChamnan 3 ай бұрын

Thanks u

@UzumakiNaruto010 3 ай бұрын

Vietnam is swallowing Cambodia's land.

@itzmejacup_yt9745 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@prakrithya.v.n56 3 ай бұрын

Im cambodian people thank u

@Nokatorii_ 3 ай бұрын

Nah it over for us

@eskay2012 3 ай бұрын

Breaks my heart everytime I see the pictures of Vietnamese & Cambodian during the war. They are so helpless and defend-less. God bless these people’s future generations and let them prosper.

@George-k6o9t 3 ай бұрын

Cambodia was a peaceful, prosperous and progressive country that adhered to its ancient Khmer culture and traditions while yet being modernized under Prince Norodom Sihanouk who attempted to keep his country neutral like Switzerland - until the U.S. during the Vietnam War, unprovoked by Cambodia, bombed the country and reduced it to ruins because the Viet Cong was crossing into Cambodia to move their troops and armament into South Vietnam. This sparked a coup by the Khmer Rouge. Millions of unexploded bomblets and mines was scattered by the U.S. during those times and has refused to help Cambodia in removing them while hundreds of Cambodian farmers and children are regularly maimed and killed by those U.S. mines still after the Vietnam War is long passed. Some American servicemen with a conscience, have returned to Cambodia to help locate and remove the mines. However, as far as conscience from the U.S. Government, no, not so much at all.

@Violry 3 ай бұрын

@@George-k6o9t the pm, lon nol gave the US the authority to bomb the viet cong in easten Kampuchea, long nol was a pro American while sihaknouk was a neutral, supporting both the US and North Vietnam, he lost power and supported the red khmer army

@jonangorman6341 3 ай бұрын

Still ignore laos huh. Typical Americans.

@George-k6o9t 3 ай бұрын

@@jonangorman6341 America is for the American oligarchs - not even for the American people themselves who are increasingly driven to homelessness. Whoever does not serve the interests of the 1% wealthy oligarchs in the U.S., is ignored. Laos is of little to no consequence to American geopolitical interests today and therefore, does not exist in the minds of the American Government.

@Sam-jt4or 3 ай бұрын

@@George-k6o9t just last week another 23 years old male was killed by a mine left behind since the Khmer rough. This should tell you the past is still haunting us till these days.

@donbrashsux 3 ай бұрын

So what has the US ever done for SEA .. caused misery .. nothing positive

@estiennetaylor1260 3 ай бұрын

US caused (S)uffering, (E)economic uncertainties, and (A)ssault

@inkbold8511 3 ай бұрын

Stealing from the labors of others

@mike_theskinny8646 3 ай бұрын

Why should the Us be liable for the politically polluted SEA that is far from being in the vicinity but three continents away?

@gerhardthen8851 3 ай бұрын

Agree

@gerhardthen8851 3 ай бұрын

@mikYou are full of shit you monkey....the US bombed Cambodia on Henry Kissinger's ideas....he was advisor to Richard Nixon.....just because Cambodia was hiding weapons for the VC.e_theskinny8646

@josephinyera 3 ай бұрын

As a native Cambodian, I'm proud of my home country.

@stupidwars88 3 ай бұрын

Just look at what's happening recently in Venezuela and Bangladesh. US is intensifying their meddling.

@akiddies3911 3 ай бұрын

USA want to overthrow their government

@mangmoeut3469 3 ай бұрын

Only idiot like saw it that way.😂

@shyviking 3 ай бұрын

I don't know about "US meddling" as the deciding factor in Bangladesh. Sheikh Hasina might be a pragmatist; but she ALSO engaged in outright favoritism. Plus that she systematically sidelined political opposition (Khaleda Zia etc). A bad and unwise move in a country, where many people basically work hard just to put food on the table. Let's see what Yunus can do. No matter what, I hope the future will be alright for Bangladesh. They have done so many things (education for women, serious family planning, using the textile industry as a stepping stone to get richer etc..) right, and (like Vietnam) they deserve a better future, seen in the light of the rough history, those two countries have had.

@stupidwars88 3 ай бұрын

@@shyviking U said it yourself "They have done so many things (education for women, serious family planning, using the textile industry as a stepping stone to get richer etc..) right" under this & past leaders. Pawns/proxies won't end up well. Just look at the trail of instability/destruction in American continent in the lost decades and of course Ukraine.

@piranino 2 ай бұрын

@@stupidwars88 , Russia attacked Ukraine illegally. Get your facts strait.

@Trueye-sl2mr 3 ай бұрын

It is not US business at all

@donbrashsux 3 ай бұрын

That’s why they turn up

@NestyAngel 3 ай бұрын

Well, respectfully, they can go F themselves

@ChanLeakhena-gn3sj 3 ай бұрын

It is

@Youravreageabplayer 3 ай бұрын

As a Cambodian , the canal project is very important for our relationship between Cambodia and China also for our economy.

@funni387 3 ай бұрын

The project is ok but the problem is that the people who live near the canal will not get compensated for the damages and it will ruin the country's geographically

@Cruzx. 3 ай бұрын

@@funni387literally wht ill say bruh

@inkbold8511 3 ай бұрын

@Cruzx. 1 day ago @funni387 NED shills sure love to bring out “but at what cost” You guys hates it when China helps another country prosper instead of bombing.

@SongchayEAR 3 ай бұрын

@@funni387 They surely get compensated for that. And it's also why rich people who are aware of this project, try to buy the land around the project to get compensated. Their strategy is to buy cheap and our gov will pay higher.

@vanphan9318 3 ай бұрын

@@juhao356 tàu khựa chúng mày đúng là bọn thâm độc, đểu cán và tiểu nhân. Ngồi đó nằm mơ đi con ! 😂😂

@rogerstarkey5390 3 ай бұрын

The key phrase... "Architects of their own futures" . If the new "Local Superpower" asks "Do you want to be "First World" Or under the thumb of the "Other Superpower" who previously oppressed you (and/or bombed you back to the Stone Age)?" Its not really too difficult to answer?

@boranmao9768 3 ай бұрын

Harvey, for such a young person who wasn't even born yet when all these crazy bombings and killings were taking place in my home country, Cambodia, which I barely escape with life, I appreciate your intellect and balanced view of the geopolitics of Southeast Asia and between China and America. There's no one else with the expertise/resources willing to help Cambodia build the infrastructure she desperately needs to help her people until she can fully stand on her own after many decades of brutal wars and oppression. Maybe Japan could have helped, but Japan is also influenced by big brother, America. America and some of Cambodia's immediate neighbors are not happy with the project or when Cambodia is trying to stand on her own because it diminishes their influence and dependency on them.

@proudoungchanreas6808 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely correct and smart idea.

@haniahannslew4108 3 ай бұрын

The canal is Cambodia's project and China is the builder. It has nothing to do with the u s a. Why does Cambodia need to be transparent to the u s a? LOL

@Johnca48 3 ай бұрын

The USA is the largest buyer of Cambodian goods. Better be careful.

@Ashdy2 3 ай бұрын

@@Johnca48 I live in Cambodian.

@gerhardthen8851 3 ай бұрын

Cambodia does not answer to the US, or any other country.

@TheZevvy 3 ай бұрын

I don’t think CB can ever fund this project themselves. It’s China through and through.

@keosokin8746 3 ай бұрын

Because it is being built by Chinese

@林北就是唱秋 3 ай бұрын

America becomes now, a clown 🤡

@motherearth667 2 ай бұрын

Says a guy who lives in a poverty stricken hell hole 🤡

@donvongprachanh1484 3 ай бұрын

Congratulations to all Asian countries that came together as one 👍

@hengongchua6250 3 ай бұрын

Not, not all Asians. Never trust those lapdogs of those with western masters. Ph, indja, SK and the sushi land.

@flhong 3 ай бұрын

Not Philippines under Jr Marcos .

@hengongchua6250 3 ай бұрын

@@flhong , not indja under Mo-dee too.

@Sean-giang 3 ай бұрын

@@donvongprachanh1484 china is only pushing asian countries to unite against china

@George-k6o9t 3 ай бұрын

Not Japan, the vassal state of the U.S. or South Korea the lapdog of the U.S.

@採菊绚麗 3 ай бұрын

Great News❣️👍👏Thank you Harvey for your succinct geopolitical analysis. Congratulations to Cambodia and China. 🎉🎉 This Mekong River Project is a living proof that Hugh China believes in getting along with her neighbours , big or small, and collaborating with them in projects so as to enjoy mutual benefits in sustainable development and working relationships. It's a visionary pro-growth strategy indeed ! 🙏🙏中柬两国友谊天长地久, 中柬两国加油💪💪

@mangmoeut3469 3 ай бұрын

Congratulation to Cambodia. More debt to China.😂

@USA-p5h 3 ай бұрын

I'm a Cambodian

@PaiLord-bh6eq 3 ай бұрын

Metoo

@gerhardthen8851 3 ай бұрын

A lie....you do not tell the truth....if Cambodia has financed this autonomously, then Cambodia can avoid debt traps...namely...Belt and Road Initiatiative...a global scam by China.

@yinyangdashi-in1kb 2 ай бұрын

@@mangmoeut3469债务是无形的东西，运河却是真实的，柬埔寨未来将要靠这条运河实现经济起飞也是真实的

@begotten59 3 ай бұрын

Kudos to Cambodia 🇰🇭 🇰🇭 🇰🇭 China 🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🥇🥇🥇❤️❤️❤️--👨🏽‍🦽🌴🦅☕️

@mangmoeut3469 3 ай бұрын

Kudos to Cambodia with more debts to China.😂

@Nutacylsm 3 ай бұрын

Cambodia is going to be doomed once china wants their debts back

@mike_theskinny8646 3 ай бұрын

Ignorant statement

@chngcheehwee5433 3 ай бұрын

@@mangmoeut3469better than debts to usa😂😂😂😂

@AndrewCage-uv8kt 3 ай бұрын

@@mangmoeut3469 The bombs from the US are airdropped for free; you never have to pay for them.😂

@ZAKiEZIN 3 ай бұрын

As a Cambodia, I always hated how the west has portrait us after what they have done here. This canal is our only way to improve our nation after the devastations the west had done here.

@gerhardthen8851 3 ай бұрын

Agree.....the West are hypocrites

@TheZevvy 3 ай бұрын

What devastation? The genocide was caused by your own people against your own people.

@cheungssaustin 2 ай бұрын

China and Cambodia find common interests

@skipperclinton1087 Ай бұрын

@ZAKiEZIN: Yes I see all the "devastation" caused by the West (US) in Phnom Penh.

@nightrider12soul 3 ай бұрын

I agree with all what you say but in Cambodia they use dollars more the riel. I traveled widely through South East Asia and I like Cambodia.

@Brother1961 3 ай бұрын

U.s is a big demolition company where are expert in demolition. Where else, China is a construction company.

@ericswanson8794 3 ай бұрын

This Canal will set Cambodia free from overpaying Vietnamese port at the Mekong Delta. They could save around 70% according to the cambodian government.

@bot7845 2 ай бұрын

Holy moly

@RikHendriksDutchCo 2 ай бұрын

Well let's see if import taxes also decrease

@anjunadeep.8384 3 ай бұрын

Great insight Harvey ! However as with any Belt and Road initiatives projects, you should always begin by an explanation on the geography, in this case the Mekong River. The Mekong River flows from China to Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and eventually out to the South China Sea with a port in Vietnam. Hence any cargo ships from the upstream countries need to pay levy for passing through Vietnam. Cambodia was begging for the canal (to bypass Vietnam) and invited China to do a feasibility report on the design and groundwork proposal. Yet, China was initially reluctant to proceed with the project as this would anger Vietnam. This year Vietnam suddenly made adjustments to their foreign policy and sided with the Philippine (with assistance from the USA of course) on territorial claims in the South China Sea. This in turn causes slight irritation to China. Hence, China retaliated by green lighting the Cambodia canal project. USA is helpless and can't offer anything concrete to help Vietnam aside from the usual empty words and promises plus some military gears (not free though). 😅

@Sean-giang 3 ай бұрын

@@anjunadeep.8384 so basically it's an environmental disaster in the making for cbodia and vietnam. Classic china ruining everything for everyone

@usaguru1 3 ай бұрын

Not true, Vietnam has been outsmarted the US since the Vietnam War. Majority of the Vietnamese people sided with the Vietcong during the Vietnam War cheating funding and weapons to supply the Vietcong. Vietnam also broke off the relationship with China in order to invade Cambodia and when Russia was no longer can support its war, it turned against the Russian. Now it comes in full circle by building relationships with the US in order to keep China at bay. Many American companies are investing in Vietnam.

@maryhuckaby2239 3 ай бұрын

"...begin by an explanation on the geography, in this case the Mekong River." THANK YOU!

@lihaiyang1120 3 ай бұрын

明白人，内行！

@dungngo1807s 3 ай бұрын

There are no taxes paid when passing through Vietnam, only transit fees at the port. Vietnam also does not object to Cambodia building the Funan Techo canal, we just want Cambodia to share information about the project so that we can plan for changes in the downstream area of the river, but Cambodia does not share information.

@bachTuot-qt7nb 3 ай бұрын

US and the west are weird. They would not do anything for Cambodia and when china steps in and help, they make a lot of noise. If you can't do the job, get someone else that can

@skipperclinton1087 Ай бұрын

@bachTuot-qt7nb: I suppose you're going to blame the Kymer Rouge on the US too when in fact China backed them and actually went to war with Vietnam when the Viets got fed up with the Kymer making cross border raids into Vietnam and cleared them out.

@whatupVC 3 ай бұрын

You said it best bro Cambodia should have they independence and architect to its own future. Time to rise!

@tonclehong6479 3 ай бұрын

It is not fear, it is creating trouble to stir up conflict around regions and to gang up with those countries that against this project. US is nos 1 in doing this and looked what US has done to backyard countries and those poorer countries in Africa.

@mardichev625 3 ай бұрын

I think this project will help the Cambodian to be able to survive as a country in SEA. These people have been suffered long enough. Please allow them to built the Canal so that they can trade internationally without having to realize solely on their neighboring countries for trade and life line. God Bless these people and hope everyone will understand why this Canal is extremely important to the Cambodians. And Bless Them.

@smallking4967 3 ай бұрын

it is also meant for checking vietnams greed in the scs island disputes and joining the US allies japan and philippines against china.

@Sean-giang 3 ай бұрын

@@smallking4967 no its just cambodian tycoons pushing out poor villagers because of short sighted development

@Mai-ym8yo 3 ай бұрын

Không. Đó là lợi ích của Campuchia và Trung Quốc. Âm mưu thâm sâu nữa thì hãy chờ xem. Chắc chắn vì biển.

@NannQinn 3 ай бұрын

@@Sean-giang Let's see.

@tat5516 3 ай бұрын

LOL no it is China's greed not Vietnam's

@ElieRosie 3 ай бұрын

This new Cambodia canal investors are 51% by Cambodian and 49% by China. It’s not 100% funded by China. You are might about that information.

@TheZevvy 3 ай бұрын

Do you think the “51% Cambodia” part is really Cambodia and not Chinese nominee company? Cambodia doesn’t have a single entity, including the government, to fund this kind of project. When you guys can’t even build your own airport and highway without China’s funding (and let them own it), it’s hard to believe CB has the means to fund something even greater.

@ElieRosie 3 ай бұрын

@@TheZevvy I think your problem is the word "China" the China image, isn't it? Replace "China" with "USA" there might be not any concern. In my opinion Cambodia is doing great, and the Gov is clever than you think. And huge support from locals on this project. Cambodians also wanted to help fund this project through a major charity, but the government has said no, we don't need your money.

@betojye 2 ай бұрын

...the canal is from Cambodia, which will be built and financed by China, which will manage it for a few years until the financing is paid off and then it will be handed over 100% to Cambodia....!

@TheZevvy 2 ай бұрын

@@betojye few years. Like 50 years or 90 years? That’s a few years?

@frankfleming1103 2 ай бұрын

@@TheZevvy Then Plaese YOU give Cambodia $10 billion for free to build the canal, thank you.

@jonlew6383 3 ай бұрын

Great job for all South east Asian countries! Stay away from westen and india hypocritcy

@_AlanXD 2 ай бұрын

Vietnamese here, don't trust china either, it's best to be neutral so you aren't too dependent on one country for supplies n trades Not sure why hate the indian tho, they're chill imo

@bawidxd6449 3 ай бұрын

Thank you guys so much for being kind towards Cambodia ❤

@KhmerSanjose 3 ай бұрын

First, you look so young yet so knowledgeable. Much respect. Your video is eloquently narrated. I actually watched the video to the end. One correction, the canal is not funded by China. It’s funded by private companies from different countries including the company in China. The design and architect of the project was originated from Mr. Hun Sen. He came up with the idea. It is worth noting that during the Khmer Angkor Era, 3 canals were constructed in the southern part of Cambodia which is now part of Vietnam ( ie Khmer Krom). This will be Cambodia’s fourth canal. It will benefit Cambodia greatly.

@suhanachoo922 3 ай бұрын

Definately future belong to those who build. As ASEAN citizen, I woyld love to see all nation in ASEAN prosper and with wealth we can maintain stability in our region. We dont have to jealous of any country but as muslim believe, if your friend is happy, you should be happy because he wont make you sad.

@MASMIWA 3 ай бұрын

The canal is but another BRI project for Cambodia meaning a loss of influence in Asia by the US and a growing influence in Asia by China. With this canal, it provides but another link bypassing the Malacca Straits once the Kra Canal in Thailand is built. There will be a web of pathways for China with the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. China is accessible via Myanmar, Pakistan, and by land via Russia and Central Asia.

@Sean-giang 3 ай бұрын

@@MASMIWA actually it pushes rival countries towards the US. Cambodia just pushed vietnam towards the US

@MASMIWA 3 ай бұрын

@@Sean-giang Oh? If so, why did Vietnam award China the Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City high speed rail contract worth $72 billion.

@Sean-giang 3 ай бұрын

@@MASMIWA because Vietnam knows how to play both sides.

@George-k6o9t 3 ай бұрын

@@MASMIWA This "@Sean-giang" is a Sinophobic troll. He pops up everywhere that has a topic involving China and inserts his trolling comments.

@gwapoboy1 3 ай бұрын

@@Sean-giang Vietnam is just a fence-sitter

@HappyPandaBear73 3 ай бұрын

Awesome for 🇰🇭 & 🇨🇳🟰👍🌏☮️🙏🙏🙏🙂❗️

@Phuckitall 3 ай бұрын

Cambodia/SE Asia is but one of the countries/regions that simply don't regard that nation with any measure of concern or respect. In South America, across Africa, in West Asia, and even in Europe: nations are standing up and letting themselves be heard. The best part is, the bully only has so many resources. Everyone pushing back at once puts it in an untenable situation.

@sengsokpheapleang8419 3 ай бұрын

As a 21st century born Cambodian this new canal can help our economy strongly

@kevinkouchkchannel9693 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your interested Cambodia 🇰🇭

@chinfookyen8450 3 ай бұрын

Harvey, young as are, your analysis is simple and explicit 👍

@dclsiu 3 ай бұрын

Thx for telling the truth

@nicos5252 3 ай бұрын

John 10:10 "10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full."

@Support_Ad_Blocker 3 ай бұрын

always one in every crowd....🤨🤨🤨

@bourithysak433 3 ай бұрын

I’m from Cambodia and this is a really big event

@longmann6466 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Harvey for supporting Cambodia's yearing for her own economic independence. Thank you.

@RX.6911 3 ай бұрын

First of all,Congratulations to our Cambodian friends. Building a Canal In China's view,It is also a great cause.You know,The oldest canal in China was built in 221 BC.And it is still in use.People who haven't experienced it will never understand,What it means for a country to build a canal.Just a mode of transportation?No, no, no.She is the engine of a country's economic takeoff! ! !To give an inappropriate example,A thousand years later,Cambodia is no longer a country in the world.But people's efforts to this country are still there.At least in this land,There is a canal,She will flow in this land forever.How long will it last?Who knows?Maybe human beings no longer exist?❤❤❤ In addition,Please ask Vietnam not to interfere in the internal affairs of neighboring countries.In fact, the canal has been prepared for a long time.But it never started,Vietnamese guess why?Why didn't the last Vietnamese president start work during his term of office?Because Cambodia and China want to cooperate with Viet Nam,How did Vietnam do it?Endless procrastination,Contempt for Cambodia,Denial of cooperation.OK,You don't cooperate,So be it.But,Do not threaten Cambodia with war.I understand your dissatisfaction,But please shut up. Finally, congratulations to the Cambodian people,You have a genesis project.Everyone works together,Win-win cooperation between ASEAN. Love comes from China🇨🇳. . .

@davidlee9493 3 ай бұрын

Win-win for both.

@craigsteel9736 2 ай бұрын

I pray that the Chinese don't pull a debt trap on the Khmer people. They don't deserve it.

@minsoopark9435 3 ай бұрын

I love that you are covering this region's politics, and I hear the interesting side of your perspective, however I want to argue the points raised in the video. I understand the issue regarding the potential for the US to assert dominance over Southeast Asian politics and slow down Cambodia's overall development. However, I would like to make a few points: 1. The Cambodian-Chinese relationship has been rather complicated. Throughout history, China has utilized Cambodia as a strategic balance against Vietnam. In the mid-20th century, the People's Republic of China supported the Maoist Khmer Rouge against Lon Nol's regime, which was tied to Nationalist China, during the Cambodian Civil War and the subsequent takeover of Cambodia in 1975. Mao Zedong also maintained good relations with Prince Norodom Sihanouk, who opposed Lon Nol and supported the Khmer Rouge to reclaim his power over Cambodia. When the Vietnamese military invaded Cambodia in 1978, China provided significant political and military support for the Khmer Rouge. In 1979, China engaged in a brief border war against Vietnam, partly to pressure it to withdraw from Cambodia. The Paris Peace Conference on Cambodia, held from July 1989 to October 1991, also impacted Cambodia-China relations. Moreover, it's important to note that since 1997, China has strengthened its ties with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen's regime. Interestingly, Hun Sen was formerly a pro-Vietnamese leader and defected from the Khmer Rouge during Vietnam's occupation of Cambodia. Although China initially supported Hun Sen's political opponent Prince Norodom Ranariddh and his FUNCINPEC, China became disillusioned with Ranariddh's efforts to establish closer ties with Taiwan, which is claimed by China. After facing international isolation following the 1997 coup that brought him to power, Hun Sen developed strong links with China, which opposed Western countries' attempts to impose economic sanctions on Cambodia. China stepped in to provide grants, aid, and investments when Western countries withdrew. China's close relations with Cambodia have also been aimed at countering Vietnamese influence in the region. Therefore, I believe Cambodia is being used by China to further its Belt and Road initiative and to diminish the influence of the United States and Vietnam in the region. I also question why China would request a 100-year lease for the Port of Sihanoukville and the area near the Funan Canal if they simply wanted to develop a partnership with Cambodia. 2. Mentioning that it would benefit the entire South East Asian countries is in fact incorrect. In the case of Vietnam, we could see several sources in which they stated that "Vietnam's security concerns regarding the Funan Techo Canal project in Cambodia." The canal, stretching 180 kilometers, will connect Phnom Penh to the coastal province of Kep and facilitate cargo transport, potentially reducing Cambodia's reliance on Vietnam for exports. Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has previously expressed worries about the canal's environmental impact and its potential military uses by the Chinese, particularly due to its proximity to the Ream Naval Base, which is being refurbished with Chinese assistance. Granted, there are a few arguments that these military concerns are overstated. The canal's dimensions-100 meters wide and only 5.4 meters deep-are insufficient for most Chinese military vessels, which typically require deeper drafts. Additionally, the canal does not directly connect to significant maritime routes, making military operations impractical. However, in the case of Vietnam's apprehensions stem from its historical view of Cambodia as part of its sphere of influence, which has diminished as Cambodia has grown closer to China. By framing the canal as a security threat, Vietnam may be attempting to leverage its concerns to influence both Cambodia and the broader U.S.-China dynamics in the region. Ultimately, while the canal poses minimal military risk, Vietnam's concerns reflect deeper geopolitical tensions and its desire to maintain influence in Southeast Asia. Additionally, this situation raises concerns for the other ASEAN countries involved in the South China Sea dispute. The Spratly and Paracel Islands are heavily disputed, as many of you are already aware. Hence, the states that are already feeling threatened by China's growing involvement in the region are now worried about their geographical security due to China's increasing presence in Cambodia. 3. Last but not least, we should focus less on the historical background, and instead focus on the current status of the region. Kudos to you, Harvey, I would like to applaud your brief summary of the Indochinese History amidst of Cold War, and the lingering impact of conflicts due to ideological differences on the nations involved is a painful topic, especially for someone of Korean-Vietnamese heritage like myself. The separation of families and its lasting effects are deeply felt. It's important to note that the complexities of history and politics, such as the red scare and domino theory, have been overlooked in the previous discussion. However, it's crucial to remember that the root of this issue lies in the colonial impact rather than solely national politics. In fact, the US even supported the Viet Minh and Ho Chi Minh during WW2 through the OSS. It's important to note that while pathos shouldn't be an element when highlighting historical tragedies, it might not entirely capture the complexity of this period. After the US withdrew from the region, China also played a damaging role in Indochina. This included the Chinese government supporting the genocidal Pol Pot regime, directly invading Vietnam in 1979, and continuously backing the overthrown Pol Pot royalist faction until the 1990s. The war has caused immense devastation in this region, and we've had to learn to adapt and develop to catch up with the rest of the world. Both Chinese and Western powers have contributed to this development. It's crucial to remember that we now live in an era of globalization where foreign cooperation is still very important, even if things may seem challenging from an outside perspective. Additionally, I would like to mention that it is important to consider the opinions of others, such as the Cambodian population, Vietnam, Thailand, and the ASEAN perspective on this matter, instead of solely focusing on China, the US, and Cambodia. I hope you get to read this long yap session and take this into consideration in future videos...

@jasetran2186 2 ай бұрын

Agree with your analysis. While Harvey did a good job of highlighting that the US actions in the region, past and present, stems from their own geopolitical interests, it does feel like he left a lot on the table when it comes to discussing China’s own calculations and meddling in Indochina and SEA’s affairs. Simply reducing China’s tightening relationship economically and militarily with Cambodia as a pure win/win business situation between two equal countries leaves out a lot of geopolitical nuances.

@carlossori2877 2 ай бұрын

good points i m not east asian but i smell somethng wrong in your arguments :"" vietnam infuence ???!!!!????!??!?!??! really ??!!!!! 1) what big thing for progress vietnam could possible bring to the region ?? i m waiting for an answer 2) why vietnam didn t do anything for cambodia all this decades?? i m sure i know the answer because it s connected with the answer for question number 1 let the great powers do something cause all over the world ;; we need people to do something concrete

@minsoopark9435 2 ай бұрын

@@carlossori2877 Well, when I say "sphere of influence" I may have paraphrased that incorrectly. You see, Indochina has been directly influenced by the ICP (Indochinese communist party) and its legacy up to this very day as the CPK of Cambodia and Hun Sen historically gained its position thanks to Vietnam when they overthrew the aforementioned Pol Pot government during the third Indochinese war. Anyway to get back to my point, sure, Vietnam in its current position cannot do much for the betterment of all 3 states in Indochina, however with the affiliation with ASEAN, and the ever-growing industrial sector of Vietnam at the time being, I would rather see a self-dependent South East Asian states that don't conflict in their interest with others rather than allowing China to appear out of nowhere and attempt to expand their own influence through R&B initiative or their scheme of the money trap which to put in perspective, resulted in the decline of the economy in numerous country such as Sri Lanka where they have been facing economic crisis for the past 5 years in which this topic has been one of the reasons behind them. I do see an issue with my statement, as it would delay the progress of Cambodia and only benefit Vietnam. However, from a long-term perspective, the development of said canal may lead to unexpected changes in water flow in the Vietnamese Mekong region, resulting in lower crop yields and a potential water crisis similar to the conflict between Ethiopia and Egypt over the dam. Alongside the potential environmental threat, it could pose the wider Mekong River delta due to other factors. Moving on to the next topic in which you raised the question: "Why hasn't the Vietnamese government done anything for Cambodia over the past couple of decades?" Well, simply put they did as the Vietnamese in fact spent $5.4 billion to help implement its third Five Year Plan (1981-1985) alongside the fact that they have provided 180,000 tons of food and seed rice to Cambodia to help with reconstruction and recovery, despite Vietnam's own economic problems at the time. It was the international sanction in fear of claimed of false imperialism which resulted in Vietnam backing out of Cambodia and focusing on their "Doi Moi" reformation to serve their national interest. Hope this answers your question.

@seyhaeng1103 3 ай бұрын

This project will benefit a lot to Cambodia: time saving shipment, reducing CO2 emissions, free from tax payment to Vietnam port, using this for irrigation, more port and economic zone along this canal and more. I hope this project could boost us to just become an upper middle income country by 2035

@noahwightman6519 2 ай бұрын

I don't know why Cambodia must use Chinese cash to fund it when they could quite easily borrow from the world bank and keep national attonomey. Also rail is also an option to transport goods out of Phnom Penn but it needs an overhaul. The Chinese just want an easy route to fill Cambodia with manufactured crap and to get there goods home out of the sweatshops there.

@stephenyang2844 3 ай бұрын

One should ask what has US ever done for Cambodia economically?

@LogosfishTao 2 ай бұрын

Cambodia and China -- friendship forever!!🤝

@teahenglayZUK 2 ай бұрын

We Cambodian has been constantly getting the short end of the stick in the past 100 years. Though everything ties with China comes with a great cost. This canel will be our big strategic stepping stone into an actual viable international trade which help in diversifying our trade options and ultimately semi self reliant

@moradesu 3 ай бұрын

As a Cambodian, You truly explained the situation really well and detailed. You just earn a new sub !

@wonderboy5980 3 ай бұрын

Good research here n love your independent n objective view! Keep up the gd work!👍

@thisiskevin1000 3 ай бұрын

That will connect the Lancang/Mekong river to the Gulf of Thailand. As per the English-language Cambodian newspaper Khmer Times shared, construction has officially started on August 4. It will be operational by 2028.

@inderaputra2846 3 ай бұрын

Well said Harvey, great foresight, fair statement and positive outlook! Cheers Man!

@sithsuon5974 3 ай бұрын

😂 Everyone is panicked 4 no appearances reason...how Vietnam and Thailand incoming Canal.. did anyone bitch about it 😂

@noblenb 3 ай бұрын

The Canal is build during the French and the Khmer Rough area. The local people use to ride along the side of the Canal to avoid highway traffice. I also ride my scooter along the canal to look at the beautiful sceneries. The local villagers use the water from the canal for farming such as rice growing. People even fish out of it. There are many water gates to control the flow of the water. Now the same canal, they want to wider it and called it Techo canal project. If it has negative impact on the enviroment it should happen a long time ago. Why is other countries like Thailand and Vietnam and others have emotional problem about this Canal project?

@yukitakaoni007 3 ай бұрын

don't forget what Henry Kissinger did to Cambodia.

@KimChhean-v2h 2 ай бұрын

I am a Cambodian . It is so hard to live in this country when the canal was never here😢.

@ming-e4j 2 ай бұрын

Re As a Cambodia, I always hated how the west has portrait us after what they have done here. This canal is our only way to improve our nation after the devastations the west had done here. Please provide faster approvals to projects. Whilst other people just talk, you should do things. We can not wait forever to invest US$1.7 billion. We don't need the US$1.7 billion. What we need is the project, not the money.

@hisenlau8603 3 ай бұрын

To get rich, first build roads. Smooth roads will accelerate trade and economic mobility.

@okwatever3582 3 ай бұрын

Asia shall unite! Asia Stand Strong ❤

@sastra9422 3 ай бұрын

Chinese living in Cambodia 100k if problem and Why Chinese living in Thailand 13 million is okay ?

@TheZevvy 3 ай бұрын

Because Chinese in Thailand are 3rd generation Chinese and have been here for almost 100 years. These people have Thai names, speak Thai, don’t know any Chinese, and very much considered as “Thai”. Cambodian Chinese are mainly mainland scammers and corrupt businesses .

@ironbuffaloXX 3 ай бұрын

Thailand is friends with America. Cambodia and Laos friends with China. America wants and need to keep Cambodia and Laos poor to provide cheap slave labor for Thailand. Fact!

@Iamcoolwf 3 ай бұрын

As a Cambodian i have nothing left to say...

@KhmerKandal 3 ай бұрын

US should investing and assisting in Cambodia if they want a strong relationship like China.

@MilaGiorgi 3 ай бұрын

That's totally absurd. I remember correctly, it was Vietnanmese govt that said something about it. Why tagging US for that nonsense?

@nguyentiensu3825 2 ай бұрын

Vietnamese gov never said anything stupid khmer dog

@TrollFace68419 2 ай бұрын

I'm a Vietnamese and I come here just to watch people arguing in the comment section

@erick6115 3 ай бұрын

As a Cambodian myself I have seen a lot of disadvantage it has brought to the people not many people supported the project as we see that the project does not profit Cambodia that much rather it benefits China.

@yinyangdashi-in1kb 2 ай бұрын

中国有句话，功在当代，利在千秋。眼光要长远。港口和交通是助力国家经济起飞，国民富裕的根本条件

@erick6115 2 ай бұрын

@@yinyangdashi-in1kb whatever the hell that is I'm not chinese

@kellyvanroy7897 2 ай бұрын

Kiwi living in Cambodia for seven years power to this country ands it people!

@therabbitnews9362 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for bringing this subject up for discussion. I have my own opinion on this very subject for many decades. America poured a lot of money into Cambodia during Vietnam war especially in the first half of the 70s. America also loaned some money to Lon Nol government whom America supported to fight communism. America also dropped bombs and booby traps all over Cambodia. How about the Cambodian people themselves? Here's the answer. I lived through it. The Lon Nol was so corrupted that people had to live in fear all the time. Life was miserable. The majority of people lost their homes from bombings. That was that era of Vietnam war. After Cambodia got up from ground zero, America tried to help Cambodia. But their help came with string attached. Cambodians must meet democracy, stop child labor, human rights etc.......Unfortunately, those things were things that Cambodians really didn't care because they just got up from ground zero. They need to survive. There came China. They offered help to rebuild Cambodian infrastructure. They open avenues for Cambodia to reach the world economy. China has been helping Cambodia for more than 3 decades. And they have a lot to show for. During this time, America is trying to collect the loan that America loaned to Lon Nol regime in the 70s. Cambodians view this as a demand to be friend with America. In comparison, China has a lot to show for Cambodia. There are roads and bridges that make people lives better. Remember! all of these things were happening during government with corruption. Today, things are a little different. Yet, china continues to help Cambodia. America should learn this lesson if they are to be friends with those nations like Cambodia. I believe America is also loosing Thailand as well.

@garyroberts3859 2 ай бұрын

America is a pariah in S E Asia…pretty well a pariah worldwide

@sinitsen9265 Күн бұрын

Great job Cambodia 🇰🇭 ❤️❤️❤️👍

@JT-by8tz 3 ай бұрын

The USA needs to focus on improving its own infrastructure and fostering the economic unification of North America. It will not prosper using its current imperialistic mindset.

@bunthansun1091 3 ай бұрын

Do not go crazy with the Cambodia new canal. It is the sovereignty of Cambodia.

@sonievkay 3 ай бұрын

this is a pre existing canal dating back to 65AD. vietnam is against it cause they will lose the over the top fees they’ve been charging khmer to use the vietnam ports. fyi, cambodia government has already stated that the government does NOT owe china any money whether the project fails or not, the cost is between the khmer corps. and the chinese corps that lending the money. its fair to say china is riding on it being a success.

@xunli4532 3 ай бұрын

“Long live the unity of the people of the world” 🎉

@SokhonLen 3 ай бұрын

Support Cambodian government on building this canal 100 percent

@mrkhim3427 3 ай бұрын

Some said that it would reduce paying shipping taxes via Vietnamese ports

@RunSereyRoat 3 ай бұрын

America just come and destroy stuff for no reason 😢😢

@skipperclinton1087 Ай бұрын

@RunSerey: The "no reason" was the the N. Vietnamese army using Cambodia as a sanctuary for its troops to cross over the border to fight the S. Vietnam govt & US troops. Also, the import and transit of Soviet arms and equipment for the N. Vietnamese troops from Sihanoukville to the Vietnam Cambodia border.

@guillotineblade999 3 ай бұрын

Let's face it.. In the U.S. If someone Farts and that information ends up on some politician's desk.. =.= the entire government will wage a war on Farts. That's how ridiculous the entire system is. 💩

@WalkOverHotCoal 2 ай бұрын

I recall the Rambo movies, when Sylvester Stallone, dressed appropriately for the one-man mission in the war zone in S-E-Asia during the Vietnam war. When I said "dress appropriately", I meant he is barely dressed in order to show off his bulging muscles ! His missions were to rescue poor America servicemen who were stuck in the war zone. The movies didn't mention the massive bombs left behind that are still killing Asian people !

@inkbold8511 3 ай бұрын

I heard a Cambodia town bordering China moved couple border stones to behind their town so that they can consider themselves to be part of China. 😆 but I think the PLA border patrols found their border stone markers and move them to original locations.

@NinjaToddAdventures 2 ай бұрын

Hello Harvey, very interesting and well executed video. Born and raised in The States. NOT a patriot. Currently teaching 2nd grade in Siem Reap. LOVE the Khmer people! I'm def. not a fan of my country....to put it VERY mildly. However I see China as exploiting the hell out of, well every country they can. Doing good things for the countries but at what cost to the countries. The countries are basically selling themselves to China. When I was in Laos there were tons of huge ore trucks with no names on them but am sure they were Chinese. The super highway they built in Lao, the Boten-Vientiane railway. They've made a scary ghost town out of Sihanoukville basically so they'd have someplace to gamble. I like to think the Chinese are doing these things to help the poor SE Asian countries but don't buy it for a second. Just like the U.S. helps other countries out of the goodness of their heart.....yea right. It's a complicated messed up world and the U.S. is ALWAYS going to try to have as much control over as much as possible. Which means trying to control China which obviously I'm glad/scared for other countries being exploited. I love SE Asia and its people. I just wish they could get up to speed without the help of China or any other country. But when half of the population relies on agriculture and fisheries for their livelihood there's not much incentive for hi-tech kinda jobs. What to do :(

@ចម្រៀងសម័យដើម-ដ1ឃ 2 ай бұрын

Cambodia Originally called Khmer 🇰🇭👌🏻👍🏻

@mefobills279 2 ай бұрын

China has $5T in US reserves. They make dollar loans, not Yuan loans. Once the infrastructure is built, the loans can be paid back in a non usurious way, or forgiven. This then builds goodwill and China has access to markets and resources. China supply chain expand

@MonineathChim 3 ай бұрын

ខ្ញុំចង់រឹងបុឹងខ្លួនឯង រឺក៏ចាំគេមកជួយ! ខ្ញុំចង់ឲ្យគ្រួសាររបស់ខ្ញុំរៀនសូត្របានល្អ មានទីលំនៅល្អ ស្មើមុខស្មើមាត់ នឹងគេ តើបំណងនេះខុសដែររឺ? សូមគិតវិជ្ជមានមកលើប្រទេសដ៏ស្រស់ស្អាត១នេះ តែកំសត់ណាស់(កុំព្យាយាមឲ្យប្រទេសនេះ ជាប្រទេសអភ័ព្វ)៕

@AO-ow6tt 2 ай бұрын

Even when China sneezes simply makes the US paranoid.

@kolapvideos 3 ай бұрын

America don't care. Please point me to your source where America official fear or even make any negative comment about the canal. The countries that envy and don't want Cambodia to succeed are Thailand and Vietnam.

@haha-sq3es 2 ай бұрын

The Cambodians should take back the Mekong Delta from Vietnam and have an outlet to the sea, no need to open a canal

@Worldtradencentre 3 ай бұрын

To be honest we might've already expected this by the USA. They'll do anything to get into peoples business and get a thing out of it

@sornthanh7212 Ай бұрын

Cambodia per year spend on Vietnam port 600-700 million for shipping import and export

@somenas2005 3 ай бұрын

America has zero to fear Cambodia but fear over influences it has over Southeast asia countries.

@kenniewalker 3 ай бұрын

We SEA dont have an abundant of oil reserves, well except for Brunei, if we have, probably america will bring it democracy here too😂

@Ninndara 3 ай бұрын

You are young and possess such good understanding of SEA histories.

@ME-999-u9m 3 ай бұрын

It is totally insane and truly politicised. America who challenged Russia, China and the EU, will this super powerful country be afraid of a small country? Amazing analysis!🎉 The analyst maybe went to the wrong school from primary up to the university. 😅