Chinese President Xi Jinping to Visit Cambodia at King Norodom Sihamoni's Invitation, Boosting Ironclad Ties and Lancang-Mekong Cooperation

Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to pay a state visit to Cambodia at the invitation of King Norodom Sihamoni, marking a new milestone in the bilateral relationship between the two countries. The China-Cambodia friendship has been described as "ironclad," characterized by strong mutual support and cooperation across various fields including trade, tourism, cultural heritage, and infrastructure development. Cambodian officials and experts anticipate that Xi's visit will inject new momentum into building a high-quality, high-level, and high-standard Cambodia-China community with a shared future. The partnership between China and Cambodia is seen as a model for fostering a community with a shared future for mankind and represents a new type of international relations. Additionally, the deepening ties between China and Cambodia are expected to enhance cooperation under regional frameworks such as the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation, promoting closer collaboration among Mekong countries. This growing cooperation aligns with broader regional integration efforts including ASEAN and BIMSTEC, which aim to boost economic resilience and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.