Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Phnom Penh on Thursday (April 17), marking the final stop of his three-nation tour of Southeast Asia aimed at strengthening regional trade and diplomatic ties.
His arrival in Cambodia follows visits to Vietnam and Malaysia, as Beijing deepens its engagement with key regional partners.
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00:00Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Phnom Penh on Thursday, marking the final stop of his three-nation tour of Southeast Asia, aimed at strengthening regional trade and diplomatic ties.
00:14His arrival in Cambodia follows visits to Vietnam and Malaysia, as Beijing deepens its engagement with key regional partners.
00:22Xi was greeted by King Noradam Sihamoni during a formal military welcome ceremony in the capital.
00:28Later in the day, he is scheduled to visit the Royal Palace and hold meetings with former Prime Minister Hun Sen and current Prime Minister Hun Manet.
00:37In an article by Xi, published by Cambodia's state-run Fresh News, he reaffirmed China's support for Cambodia's chosen path of development, emphasizing the importance of national sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.
00:52He also called on both nations to
00:55"...resolutely oppose external forces interfering in internal affairs, sowing discord and undermining their bilateral ties."
01:04China is Cambodia's biggest trading partner and Phnom Penh is among Beijing's most reliable supporters in Asia.
01:11Prime Minister Hun Manet described Xi's visit as a symbol of the country's ironclad friendship, highlighting China's pivotal role in Cambodia's socio-economic development.
01:23This year marks the 67th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Cambodia.
01:29The 54th anniversary of DeathKY's