Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Hu Jintao's visit to strengthen Sino-Cambodian ties: Chinese envoy [-Hu's visit is to make sure Hun Xen obeys Beijing's marching order]

When asked about the South China Sea issue, Pan said the dispute should be solved under the framework of Declaration of the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea (DOC) with claimant states. China is willing to cooperate with related parties to solve the dispute under the principle of shelving differences and seeking joint development. 
PHNOM PENH, March 27 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese President Hu Jintao's state visit to Cambodia this week will build up stronger Sino-Cambodian ties in politics, trade and investment, Pan Guangxue, Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia, said Tuesday.

Speaking in a press briefing about Hu Jintao's visit schedule to Cambodia from March 30 to April 2, Pan Guangxue said it will be the first visit of the Chinese Head of State to Cambodia in the last 12 years.

"The visit will deepen the bilateral relations in all fields, especially in politics, economics, trade, and culture," he said, adding "the China-Cambodia ties are as of good brothers, good partners, good neighbors, and good friends."

He said Hu's visit is made at the invitation of Cambodian King Norodom Sihmoni and it will be a historical landmark in the bilateral ties.


During the visit, a joint statement and several contracts are expected to be endorsed by the two countries, a move believed to help further beef up the two countries' long lasting ties since 1950s.

Hu Jintao will also visit Siem Reap's Angkor Wat temple, one of the world heritage sites, and he will visit the deteriorating Ta Keo temple in the complex of Angkor Archaeological Park, which is being renovated by Chinese and Cambodian archaeological experts with China's financial support, Pan said.

Meanwhile, Pan expressed China's gratitude on Cambodia's constant supports on China's core interests-related issues and pledged Beijing will continue assisting Phnom Penh in various economic sectors in the future, including infrastructure, stuff training, and disaster relief.

When asked about the South China Sea issue, Pan said the dispute should be solved under the framework of Declaration of the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea (DOC) with claimant states. China is willing to cooperate with related parties to solve the dispute under the principle of shelving differences and seeking joint development.

"Moreover, China strongly opposes the internationalization of the South China Sea dispute and do not allow non-claimant forces to interfere this issue," Pan added.

During the press briefing, Pan also highlighted fruitful relations between China and Cambodia in the fields of trade and investment.

He said, according to the statistics from the Council for the Development of Cambodia, till the end of 2011, 317 projects under construction in Cambodia were assisted by China with the total contract value of 8.9 billion U.S. dollars, bringing China as the largest investor in this Southeast Asian nation.

On the trade side, the two-way trade had surged to 2.5 billion U.S. dollars, 11 times over that in 2000.

The Sino-Cambodian relations had reached the level of the comprehensive strategic partnership of cooperation in December 2010 during Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen's visit to Beijing.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Dear Khmers,

It is good for King ( Kong ) Sihakmoni to ask Chinese President Hu to come to visit
Cambodia.
It would be best, if he solicits President Hu
to help DEVIETNAMIZING Cambodia !!!

A Khmer Patriot

Anonymous said...

A slave with two bosses,Vietnam and
China.
Most Khmer people knew who Sihanouk
,Monique's Sihanouk wife,and Sihamoni
were/are.
What country controlled Cambodia in
1975 to 1979? China.She lost Cambodia to Vietnam in 1979.So China
at that time was a tiger paper.
She lost 20,000 soldier lives during
in 1979 with Vietnam;and Vietnam
lost 10,000 Vietcong.
What about Cambodia?
He is a Vietnam province since
1979.
From the top officials and to the
ones were controlled by Vietnamese officials,all over Cambodia.

Did Khmer abroad know that?
Yes,they did,but some didn't.

Anonymous said...

@ 5.55 PM, be careful what you wish for! Unless Khmers are willing to be Chinese slaves (slave is slave, doesn't matter if you prefer who the boss is), don't beg for massive influx of Chinese present into the country. The problem with Khmers is that we can never stand and prosper independently but always and always depend on one master to fend off the other, and pay dearly for it each time as evident by the shrinking border and resources.

Anonymous said...

To 5.55 PM and 11:20 PM:

It is very sad. Sihanouk is very stupid. This stupid Kind should have joined and accepted the U.S. intervention and then rebuild Cambodia all over. This stupid Sihanouk only focus on the playboy from Vietnam and China. Also, this stupid King should show the supports for the Lon Nol military forces that help the country of Cambodia for long time ago.

Forget it, this King Sihanouk went crazy like a chicken, trying to make friends with North Vietnam (real enemies) at the wrong place and wrong time. Then this stupid King looked for help from China during the conflicts with Yuon masters in Hanoi.

This Sihanouk King still doesn't get it.