Cambodia

Maldives News Network | 5 months, 2 weeks ago | optimistic

China Launches Diplomatic Push to Strengthen Cambodia–Thailand Peace Deal

China hosted talks in Yuxi, Yunnan province on 28 December 2025 with delegations from Cambodia and Thailand to consolidate a ceasefire and rebuild political trust. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met separately with Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn and Thailand's Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow. The talks followed a joint ceasefire statement signed on 27 December. China provided humanitarian aid to Cambodia, with a first shipment arriving on Sunday. Wang Yi supported ASEAN involvement and urged phased peacebuilding. China's Special Envoy Deng Xijun had visited both countries earlier for shuttle diplomacy. Wang emphasized that the ceasefire should be a starting point for broader peace and that China's mediation provided a platform for dialogue.

Maldives News Network | 1 year, 1 month ago | optimistic

Xi’s Southeast Asia tour promotes good-neighborliness, mutually beneficial cooperation, says Chinese FM

Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded a Southeast Asia tour to Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia, focusing on good-neighborly relations and mutually beneficial cooperation. Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the trip was a complete success. Key outcomes included elevation of ties with Malaysia to a high-level strategic community with shared future, and with Cambodia to an all-weather community. Xi emphasized support for multilateralism and opposition to protectionism.

Maldives News Network | 1 year, 1 month ago | positive

Chinese film week kicks off in Cambodia

The 2025 Chinese Film Week kicked off in Cambodia on Thursday, running through April 21. Six films will be screened, including 'I Am What I Am 2' and 'Ne Zha 2'. Cambodian Minister of Culture Phoeurng Sackona and China Film Archive deputy director Zhang Xuxia spoke. A memorandum of understanding was signed between China Film Administration and Cambodian Ministry of Culture to enhance film cooperation.

Maldives News Network | 1 year, 1 month ago | optimistic

China, Cambodia vow to forge all-weather community with shared future in new era

Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded a state visit to Cambodia, with both nations agreeing to build an all-weather China-Cambodia community with a shared future in the new era. Xi met with Cambodian King, Senate President Hun Sen, Prime Minister Hun Manet, and Queen Mother. Over 30 cooperation documents were exchanged covering supply chains, AI, development assistance, and health. Xi emphasized opposition to unilateralism and hegemonism.

Maldives Republic | 2 years, 10 months ago | tense

One-Sided Election in Cambodia: PM Warns Ballot Spoilers

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen warned voters who spoiled ballots to turn themselves in or face legal consequences after a one-sided election. His party won 120 seats; a royalist party got 5. The main opposition Candlelight Party was disqualified. Spoiled ballots were a form of protest. Hun Sen is expected to hand over power to his son Hun Manet. Western countries did not send observers. Human Rights Watch expressed concern.

Maldives Republic | 3 years, 1 month ago | positive

Maldivians granted visa exemption for travel to Cambodia