Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's ongoing visit to Cambodia underscores the robust relationship between the two nations, founded on mutual respect, equality, and shared development. The royal audience with Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni and high-level meetings with Cambodian officials highlight the strong desire to enhance their comprehensive strategic partnership.
The China-Cambodia partnership serves as a model for collaboration within the Global South and ASEAN, yielding significant benefits for both countries. In 2024, Wang Yi's visit aims to further promote people-to-people exchanges and tourism, fostering deeper cultural and social connections.
Wang Yi reaffirmed China's commitment to strengthening strategic synergy with Cambodia across six key areas: politics, individual exchanges, agriculture, energy, security, and production capacity. Together, they aim to dismantle criminal networks and combat illegal activities such as human trafficking, internet gambling, and telecom fraud.
China continues to lead in promoting peaceful and cooperative diplomacy through initiatives like the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the Global Development Initiative. Successful collaborations, including the China-Cambodia \"Diamond Hexagon\" framework and the \"Industrial Development Corridor,\" demonstrate the effectiveness of their partnership.
The Cambodia-China Free Commerce Agreement (CCFTA) has significantly boosted bilateral trade and increased Chinese investments in Cambodia, reinforcing China's role as a major commercial partner. Wang Yi's visit is pivotal in maintaining regional peace and stability, especially in the face of conflicting regional interests.
Cambodia's adherence to the one-China principle and support for China's lawful rights in the South China Sea emphasize the importance of prioritizing collaboration over antagonism. This partnership serves as a call for Asian nations to unite against hegemonic tendencies and work together to ensure the healthy development of regional cooperation.
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Wang Yi's Cambodia visit crucial for ties and regional stability
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