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20 Sep 2023

Cambodia’s Political Transition

Sophal Ear

In this episode, Dr William Choong, Managing Editor of Fulcrum, and Dr Jayant Menon, Senior Fellow at ISEAS, talk to Prof Sophal Ear, Associate Professor at the Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University, about the political transition in Cambodia.

4 Jul 2023

Cambodia-China Free Trade Agreement: A Cambodian Perspective

Chheang Vannarith

This Long Read examines the Cambodia-China Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA), which came into force in January 2022. It argues that in order to promote industrialisation and export diversification, developing countries need to adopt an integrated industrial-trade-investment strategy. China, as a global trading power, can play a significant role in this process.

Cambodia Cambodia-China Relations

22 May 2023

Cambodia Has Benefited From BRI projects, but Must be More Strategic Going Forward

Jayant Menon

Cambodia’s participation in the Belt and Road Initiative has strengthened relations with China and brought net benefits, but also highlighted the risks of over-reliance on one country and the need for a more comprehensive framework for evaluating new investments.

Belt and Road Initiative Cambodia Cambodia-China Relations

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang holds a welcoming ceremony for Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia Hun Sen ahead of their talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, on February 10, 2023. (photo: Wang Wenbin Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson / Facebook)

14 Mar 2023

Can Cambodia’s Future Foreign Policy Diverge from China?

Melinda Martinus|Chhay Lim

Whether Cambodia can truly forge a foreign policy that stands apart from China will impact the next generation of Cambodian leaders at home and abroad.

Cambodia Cambodia-China Relations Cambodia-Russia relations

16 Jun 2022

Having it Both Ways? Cambodia’s Superpower Balancing Act

Chanrith Ngin

The Cambodian People’s Party needs China, Cambodia’s top donor and investor, to sustain economic growth and reduce poverty to win the next election, which is vital to its legitimacy.

Cambodia Cambodia-China Relations International Relations

4 Mar 2021

Cambodia Embraces China’s Controversial Confucius Institutes

Chheang Vannarith

China’s Confucius Institutes have been vilified in the West, but they have gained much traction in Cambodia. This is not surprising, given Cambodia is one of China's closest allies in Southeast Asia.

Cambodia Cambodia-China Relations China Education

2 Feb 2021

Cambodia’s Battle Against the Covid-19 Pandemic: Not a Matter of Luck

Chheang Vannarith

Cambodia has done relatively well in its battle against the Covid-19 pandemic, thanks to leadership, targeted measures, and rapid crisis response.

Cambodia Cambodia-China Relations COVID-19

10 Feb 2020

Hun Sen’s China Visit: Love in the Time of Coronavirus

Lye Liang Fook

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen recent visit to Beijing has offered a symbolic show of support for China in its battle against the coronavirus. The visit has strengthened the already close ties between the two countries.

Cambodia Cambodia-China Relations China