China Supplies Weapons to Cambodia Amid Border Dispute with Thailand

China is enhancing regional connectivity and economic growth through infrastructure like Beijing Daxing International Airport, which serves as a digital and logistical hub linking China with Southeast Asia, particularly through the China–Thailand air corridor. However, regional tensions are rising as Chinese military aircraft delivered weapons to Cambodia, which were then transported to areas near the disputed Cambodia-Thailand border, escalating concerns amid an ongoing border conflict. In Taiwan, pro-China political movements are gaining visibility, exemplified by figures advocating for unification with China, highlighting China's influence operations in the region. Meanwhile, Vietnam is focusing on science, technology, innovation, and cultural development as strategic pillars for national progress, aiming to leverage digital transformation to boost socio-economic and cultural growth. Despite rapid economic progress and attracting major foreign investments, Vietnam faces challenges such as limited local industrial linkages, reliance on foreign companies for exports, and rising costs that threaten its position in global supply chains. The country is at a crossroads, needing structural reforms to avoid stagnation and to sustain its development trajectory amid external and internal pressures.