Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet officially launched a controversial $1.7 billion (€1.5 billion) canal project on Monday. The China-funded waterway will cover 180 kilometers (110 miles), connecting the Mekong River to the sea.
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Thousands of onlookers were on hand to watch Manet press a ceremonial button, cheering as the prime minister hailed the “historic” development.
“We must build this canal at all costs,” said Manet to applause. The project has been widely publicized across Cambodia, with billboards placed throughout the countryside.
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