U.S.Vice President Calls Cambodian Leader Controversially.
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A phone call was made public. It was between a US leader and Cambodia's leader on July 23. The call was listened to by Thai intelligence and put online.
The US leader called Cambodia's leader \"older brother\". He said the US wants to influence Thailand. He also said US money is to keep power in the area.
The US leader talked about Cambodia getting richer. He hoped Cambodia's leader would be more respected than Thailand's king. The call was about fifteen minutes long.
Thailand was not happy with the US leader's words. They wanted more money and rules against Cambodia. Thailand sent a formal complaint about the phone call.
Cambodia said the call was fake and made by Thailand. The US government did not talk about it. They said the speakers sounded like they were from Thailand.
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Who was on the phone call?
The phone call was between a US leader and Cambodia's leader.
What did the US leader call Cambodia's leader?
The US leader called Cambodia's leader 'older brother'.
How did Thailand react to the phone call?
Thailand was not happy and sent a formal complaint about the phone call.
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