Cambodia was an important stop on the ancient Maritime Silk Road, and one of the first countries to respond to, participate in and implement the "the Belt and Road" initiative. In recent years, a large number of Chinese enterprises represented by China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) have entered Cambodia to support local infrastructure construction, bringing tangible benefits to the Cambodian people and providing strong support for Cambodia's long-term development. Where is the latest iconic building in Phnom Penh? ”On the streets of Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, reporters boarded a "tutu car" and asked the driver about a good place to take photos of the city scenery. The National Stadium of Cambodia is located in Shuijinghua District, northeast of Phnom Penh. That was built by a Chinese company, we have never seen such a large sports stadium before. ”The driver recommended while searching for photos of the 2023 Southeast Asian Games on his phone. In 2023, the 32nd Southeast Asian Games will be held in Phnom Penh, and the Cambodian National Stadium, built with the assistance of the Chinese government and constructed by China State Construction Engineering Corporation, is the main venue for the Games. This is the largest and highest level sports stadium in China's foreign aid to date, with a total construction area of over 80000 square meters and a capacity of approximately 60000 spectators. The 2023 Southeast Asian Games is the event's return to Phnom Penh after 60 years, and Cambodia sees it as an important opportunity to showcase its national image and development achievements. In 2021, when the National Stadium of Cambodia was officially handed over, then Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen praised it as "a great achievement in Cambodia's sports industry and another fruit of the strong friendship between Cambodia and China". During the sports meet, the stadium lived up to expectations and successfully completed the opening and closing ceremonies as well as various important competition tasks. When the reporter arrived at the sports stadium towards evening, a group of local children were playing football on the "Win Win" square across from them. 13-year-old boy Vasatle, who is studying at a primary school nearby, told reporters that before the construction of the sports stadium, the area was very desolate. Nowadays, many large-scale events such as football matches and concerts are held in sports stadiums, which are becoming increasingly lively. I hope to one day become a mainstay in sports stadiums, "said Vasatle. In an interview with our reporter, Minister of Information of Cambodia Nipadra said that the joint construction of the "the Belt and Road" between Cambodia and China has strengthened infrastructure connectivity, promoted trade and investment, and driven the economic development of the two countries. The Cambodian National Stadium project is an important achievement of the "the Belt and Road" jointly built by Cambodia and China, and Cambodian people have benefited a lot from it. Promoting personnel exchanges between Cambodia and China "In late April, Cambodia experienced alternating dry and rainy seasons, with hot weather. At the construction site of Dechong International Airport in Kandal Province, about 20 kilometers south of Phnom Penh, nearly 2000 Chinese and Cambodian workers are busy with construction and equipment debugging, creating a bustling scene. The Dechong International Airport project, constructed by China State Construction Engineering Corporation, started construction in early 2020, and the overall construction progress has reached 95.6%. According to project leader Yao Deshun, the airport covers an area of 2600 hectares, including three 4-kilometer-long runways, one satellite terminal, and an energy center. After completion, it will become a 4F level airport that can take off and land various large aircraft. The Cambodian Civil Aviation Authority predicts that after the completion of Dechong International Airport, the annual passenger throughput will reach 50 million, which is six times that of the existing Phnom Penh International Airport. This will effectively alleviate the operational pressure on airports in the capital region of Cambodia and promote the attraction of international tourists. As the largest infrastructure project in Cambodia, the construction of Dechong International Airport has received strong support from the Cambodian government. In 2020 and 2021, the then Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen visited the project site twice. In 2024, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Ma Nai inspected the project and stated that the Dechong International Airport project is of great significance to Cambodia's economic development, and the hard work of Cambodian and Chinese builders ensured the smooth progress of the project. Cambodian Tourism Minister Hu Hai stated that Dechong International Airport has a modern design and advanced facilities. After completion and operation, it is expected to become one of the largest airports in Southeast Asia, which will help attract more international tourists and further promote the development of Cambodia's tourism industry. 2025 is the 'Cambodia China Tourism Year', and Cambodia hopes to use the opening of the new airport as an opportunity to attract more Chinese tourists and promote personnel exchanges between Cambodia and China, "said Hu Hai. Building a Healthy Building for the Cambodian People "In the bustling center of Phnom Penh, a brand new building adorned with the flags of China and Cambodia stands out prominently. From a distance, the "Ten Harmony Ceremony" design of the building is quite distinctive, which is the comprehensive medical building of the Cosma China Cambodia Friendship Hospital. At the hospital, the reporter met Posala from Bodhisattva Province, Cambodia. Posala is 55 years old this year and suffers from illness, so she has to come to the hospital for check ups every three months. For the past five or six years, I have been re examining here. After the new medical building was put into use in 2022, the environment became cleaner, the equipment became more advanced, and medical treatment became more comfortable, "said Posala." The friendly cooperation between Cambodia and China has continuously improved our lives. "Kosma Hospital is a well-known comprehensive hospital in Cambodia, playing an important role in ensuring the health of the Cambodian people. However, due to the passage of time, the outpatient and ward spaces are very cramped, and many equipment are unusable due to aging and damage. With the assistance of the Chinese side, the medical building constructed by China State Construction Engineering Corporation was officially put into use in March 2022, introducing high-end medical equipment and a scientific triage medical system, with comprehensive functions such as outpatient, emergency, medical technology, hospitalization, and logistics. The brand new Cosma China Cambodia Friendship Hospital has become one of the largest and most advanced hospitals in Cambodia. The hospital director Tan Sokun said that the Chinese government and Chinese builders have brought new life to the hospital. "Chinese enterprises have built a health building for the Cambodian people, bringing tangible benefits to the people. In 2022, the Chinese aid to Cambodia Traditional Chinese Medicine medical team will rely on the Cosma China Cambodia Friendship Hospital to carry out work and open a Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic here. In October 2023, the China Cambodia Traditional Chinese Medicine Center was also completed here, achieving new results in China Cambodia medical cooperation. According to Cambodian Health Minister Qin La, as of now, the Chinese medicine medical team assisting Cambodia has treated and served more than 51000 patients in Cambodia. They have also provided Chinese medicine training for the Cosma China Cambodia Friendship Hospital, creating an "unbreakable medical team". The medical team has made contributions to the health of the Cambodian people, and the professional spirit and superb medical skills of Chinese doctors have been widely recognized, "said Qin La. (New Society)