The veil of uncertainty surrounding a massive canal project in Cambodia was lifted ever so slightly this week – while also fuelling fresh speculation – as the Southeast Asian nation’s former prime minister, Hun Sen, wrapped up a three-day visit to China.
In a statement posted to Facebook on Wednesday, the Cambodian government said Hun Sen “expressed his gratitude” to President Xi Jinping for “supporting the Funan Techo Canal project” when they met on Tuesday.
“This project allows Cambodia to be independent in the water-transport sector and provides significant economic benefits,” the statement said, without providing further details.
