Cambodia and China Enhance Cooperation to Boost Investment

• Sommana Yan
• 19 September 2025
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In a significant move to strengthen economic ties, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) and China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) have convened to collaborate on promoting investment across eight key sectors. This initiative, which was discussed in a meeting held on September 15, 2025, aims to foster long-term, sustainable, and mutually beneficial relations between the two nations.

The targeted sectors for investment include infrastructure, industry, digital economy, technology, agriculture, culture, and health. This partnership builds upon a prior memorandum of understanding between Cambodia and China, aiming to facilitate comprehensive growth and development.

During the discussions, Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol emphasized the importance of attracting more Chinese investment into Cambodia, particularly in critical infrastructure and logistics projects. He highlighted a total of 174 major initiatives outlined in the Comprehensive Master Plan for Cambodia’s Intermodal Transport and Logistics System (2023-2033), which require an estimated investment of approximately USD 36.6 billion. These projects encompass a diverse array of transport modalities, including road, rail, waterways, ports, logistics, and air travel.

In response, Mr. Zhou Haibing, Vice Chairman of the NDRC, acknowledged the robust bilateral relations and expressed China’s commitment to supporting Cambodia’s one-China policy. He pledged to engage with relevant Chinese ministries and institutions to advance these important projects, ensuring their progress and sustainability.

The statistics speak volumes about the investment climate in Cambodia. In the first eight months of 2025 alone, the CDC has reported the registration of 491 investment projects, totaling approximately USD 7.2 billion. This marks a remarkable 71% increase in the number of projects and a 50% increase in investment capital compared to the same period last year.

As both nations work together to promote these initiatives, the collaboration is expected to create significant economic opportunities and enhance the development landscape in Cambodia.

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