Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged Cambodia to resist protectionism as he landed in Phnom Penh after visiting Vietnam and Malaysia. The visit comes amid efforts by the Cambodian government to secure loans for infrastructure projects.
During his two-day visit, 37 documents were signed between China and Cambodia, signaling a significant increase in cooperation on infrastructure development. A spokesman for the Cambodian government said the country expects more support from China in this area.
However, ahead of Xi’s visit, Cambodia had deported Taiwanese nationals to China, sparking concerns over diplomatic tensions.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/cambodia-eyes-more-china-help-xi-visits-amid-us-tariff-tensions-2025-04-17