Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi (R) receives a bouquet of flowers upon his arrival at Phnom Penh international airport January 31, 2008. Yang is scheduled to meet King Norodom Sihamoni and Prime Minister Hun Sen during his two-day official visit from January 31-February 02. REUTERS/Chor SokuntheaBy Chiep Mony, VOA Khmer
Original report from Phnom Penh
31 January 2008
Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi arrived in Phnom Penh Thursday for an official three-day visit, in response to an invitation from Foreign Minister Hor Namhong.
Cambodian officials called the visit a celebration of a 50-year diplomatic relationship between the two.
Opposition leaders said the Chinese government should help fund the Khmer Rouge tribunal.
"Because China once helped the Khmer Rouge, who made us suffer, if China wanted to help the Cambodians, it would donate so that those who have passed away and those who are still alive get justice," said Eng Chhai Eang, secretary-general of the Sam Rainsy Party.
"If China was interested in donating money for the Khmer Rouge trial, it would be great," said Keo Remy, vice president of the Human Rights Party.
Cambodian officials called the visit a celebration of a 50-year diplomatic relationship between the two.
Opposition leaders said the Chinese government should help fund the Khmer Rouge tribunal.
"Because China once helped the Khmer Rouge, who made us suffer, if China wanted to help the Cambodians, it would donate so that those who have passed away and those who are still alive get justice," said Eng Chhai Eang, secretary-general of the Sam Rainsy Party.
"If China was interested in donating money for the Khmer Rouge trial, it would be great," said Keo Remy, vice president of the Human Rights Party.
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