Gao Xiucheng, center left, deputy chief of staff of the Southern Theater Commander of the Chinese People's Liberation Army reviews the troops together with Cambodian Gen. Vong Pisen, right, commander-in-chief of Cambodian army as they arrive for the Golden Dragon military exercise in Svay Chok village, Kampong Chhnang province, north of Phnom Penh Cambodia, Thursday, May 16, 2024. Cambodia and China began half-month long military exercises on Thursday, which come amid growing questions about Beijing's increasing influence in the Southeast Asian nation. (AP Photo/Heng Sinith)
Gao Xiucheng, center left, deputy chief of staff of the Southern Theater Commander of the Chinese People's Liberation Army takes a tour together with Cambodian General Vong Pisen, center right, commander-in-chief of Cambodian army, during the Golden Dragon military exercise in Svay Chok village, Kampong Chhnang province, north of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Thursday, May 16, 2024. Cambodia and China began half-month long military exercises on Thursday, which come amid growing questions about Beijing's increasing influence in the Southeast Asian nation. (AP Photo/Heng Sinith)
Gao Xiucheng, left, deputy chief of staff of the Southern Theater Commander of the Chinese People's Liberation Army reviews the troops together with Cambodian Gen. Vong Pisen, right, commander-in-chief of Cambodian army as they arrive for the Golden Dragon military exercise in Svay Chok village, Kampong Chhnang province, north of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Thursday, May 16, 2024. Cambodia and China began half-month long military exercises on Thursday, which come amid growing questions about Beijing's increasing influence in the Southeast Asian nation. (AP Photo/Heng Sinith)
Cambodian military personnel line up during the Golden Dragon military exercise in Svay Chok village, Kampong Chhnang province, north of Phnom Penh Cambodia, Thursday, May 16, 2024. Cambodia and China on Thursday kicked off their annual Golden Dragon military exercise to strengthen cooperation and exchange military experiences. (AP Photo/Heng Sinith)
Chinese military personnel head to a field to participate in the Golden Dragon military exercise in Svay Chok village, Kampong Chhnang province, north of Phnom Penh Cambodia, Thursday, May 16, 2024. Cambodia and China on Thursday kicked off their annual Golden Dragon military exercise to strengthen cooperation and exchange military experiences. (AP Photo/Heng Sinith)
Chinese military personnel line up during the Golden Dragon military exercise in Svay Chok village, Kampong Chhnang province, north of Phnom Penh Cambodia, Thursday, May 16, 2024. Cambodia and China on Thursday kicked off their annual Golden Dragon military exercise to strengthen cooperation and exchange military experiences. (AP Photo/Heng Sinith)
Gao Xiucheng, third from left, deputy chief of staff of the Southern Theater Commander of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, takes a tour during the Golden Dragon military exercise in Svay Chok village, Kampong Chhnang province, north of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Thursday, May 16, 2024. Cambodia and China began half-month long military exercises on Thursday, which come amid growing questions about Beijing's increasing influence in the Southeast Asian nation. (AP Photo/Heng Sinith)
Chinese military personnel line up during the Golden Dragon military exercise in Svay Chok village, Kampong Chhnang province, north of Phnom Penh Cambodia, Thursday, May 16, 2024. Cambodia and China on Thursday kicked off their annual Golden Dragon military exercise to strengthen cooperation and exchange military experiences. (AP Photo/Heng Sinith)
A Chinese army prepares a weapon on an armoured vehicle before a participating in the Golden Dragon military exercise in Svay Chok village, Kampong Chhnang province, north of Phnom Penh Cambodia, Thursday, May 16, 2024. Cambodia and China on Thursday kicked off their annual Golden Dragon military exercise to strengthen cooperation and exchange military experiences. (AP Photo/Heng Sinith)
Chinese military personnel head to a field to participate in the Golden Dragon military exercise in Svay Chok village, Kampong Chhnang province, north of Phnom Penh Cambodia, Thursday, May 16, 2024. Cambodia and China on Thursday kicked off their annual Golden Dragon military exercise to strengthen cooperation and exchange military experiences. (AP Photo/Heng Sinith)
A Chinese military weapon is displayed during the Golden Dragon military exercise in Svay Chok village, Kampong Chhnang province, north of Phnom Penh Cambodia, Thursday, May 16, 2024. Cambodia and China on Thursday kicked off their annual Golden Dragon military exercise to strengthen cooperation and exchange military experiences. (AP Photo/Heng Sinith)