Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Cambodia is part of a Southeast Asian tour to strengthen regional ties. Xi emphasizes Cambodia's role in China's neighborhood diplomacy and pledges support for its development. Trade discussions are crucial as Cambodia faces high U.S. tariffs, and Chinese influence has significantly grown, with China being Cambodia's largest trading partner. The visit coincides with the 50th anniversary of the Khmer Rouge takeover, highlighting historical complexities in Cambodian-Chinese relations.
In a statement after his arrival on his presidential aircraft, Xi said he was "delighted" to visit again. "Cambodia is a priority in China's neighbourhood diplomacy."
Cambodia's rapid growth in recent years has been fueled mainly by China, which PM Manet has described as "an important and indispensable friend" and a "first-class partner country".
The visit comes on the 50th anniversary of the 1975 communist Khmer Rouge takeover of Cambodia, which imposed a reign of terror with Maoist-inspired policies.
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