Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Cambodia for a two-day state visit that serves as an opportunity to further strengthen already robust relations

In Cambodia, there was also a dire need to end the uncertainty over funding. Phnom Penh has developed a heavy reliance on Chinese money in recent years and moved firmly into Beijing’s orbit as a proxy within ASEAN and as a strategic ally through its Ream Naval Base.

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday completed a two-day state visit to Cambodia, capping a three-nation Southeast Asia tour promoting Beijing's reliability as the region faces economic uncertainty due to U.