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Two Chinese warships arrived Friday in Cambodia for a friendship visit, as Beijing navigates diplomatic tensions following July’s five-day armed conflict between Cambodia and Thailand.

China’s weapons supply to Cambodia, its closest Southeast Asian ally, has irritated Thailand as Beijing attempts to maintain strong relations with both nations.

SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia — Two Chinese warships arrived Friday on what China called a friendship and training visit to Cambodia, Beijing’s closest ally in Southeast Asia, at a time of some diplomatic disquiet.

The visit comes as China is trying to maintain a delicate balance in its relations with Cambodia and neighboring Thailand, with whic

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