Thai-Cambodian conflict pits a well-equipped US ally against a weaker adversary with strong China links

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CNN  —  The deadly conflict on the Thai-Cambodian border pits a longtime United States ally with decades of experience against a relatively young armed force with close ties to China. Bangkok and Phnom Penh are fighting over territory disputed since colonial power France drew the border between them more than a century ago. More than a dozen people have been reported killed and more than 100,000 civilians evacuated since fighting began on Thursday. Here’s a look at the histories and