China’s ambassador to Cambodia has declared that relations between the two countries have deepened into what he described as an “all-season community of shared destiny” in the new era, symbolising trust and solidarity between the two nations.
In a message posted on his Facebook page on the night of September 10, Wang Wenbin said the partnership had opened new horizons for broader development and strategic cooperation across multiple sectors.
He highlighted communications infrastructure as a priority, saying the two governments would seek to drive regional economic integration through stronger transport links, logistics networks, and digital connectivity.
The ambassador also emphasized that China has played a pivotal role in shaping the international order through peaceful means, following Japan’s wars of aggression and the global fight against fascism, guided by the principles of the United Nations Charter, sovereignty, mutual respect, and shared success.
Speaking to The Cambodia Daily, Meach Sovannara, leader of the New Generation Party, said Cambodia’s best option is to maintain neutrality in its diplomatic and political relations with all countries, regardless of the circumstances. He added that with global order under strain, Cambodia not only needs to exercise vigilance in its international diplomacy but also uses diplomacy to strengthen its capacity to safeguard both its economy and national sovereignty.
Sovannara pointed out that Cambodia’s past experiences, from wars to territorial losses, national setbacks, and heavy human costs, should serve as lessons to help the country avoid repeating past tragedies.
On August 31, during a bilateral meeting with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged to elevate ties further. He said the goal was to ensure the partnership delivers tangible benefits to both peoples while contributing to peace, stability, and development across the region and the wider world.
