‘Historic’ Funan Techo canal, a 180km project from the Mekong River to the coast, aims to reduce Cambodia’s transport dependence on Vietnam.
A China-backed canal in Cambodia could push neighbouring Vietnam closer to the US, Chinese observers have warned.
Hanoi might then be inspired to take a tougher stance against Beijing in the disputed South China Sea, one of them said, while another called for “wisdom” on both sides to minimise shocks to ties.
Phnom Penh will hold a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday for the Funan Techo canal, a 180km (112-mile) project expected to reduce Cambodia’s transport dependence on Vietnam.
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