Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-09-19 14:15Core Insights - The forum organized by the Bank of China in Phnom Penh focused on the opportunities for RMB internationalization and bilateral currency settlement between China and Cambodia [2][3] - The event attracted over a hundred representatives from various economic zones in Cambodia, highlighting the strong growth in bilateral trade and investment [2] Group 1: RMB Internationalization and Financial Services - The forum provided in-depth analysis of current international financial market interest rates and exchange rates, emphasizing the importance of RMB internationalization [2] - The Bank of China introduced its comprehensive financial service system, which includes RMB cross-border settlement, financing, currency exchange, and personal financial products [3] - The Bank of China in Phnom Penh has been authorized by the National Bank of Cambodia to act as the cross-border QR code payment clearing bank and by the People's Bank of China to serve as the RMB clearing bank in Cambodia [3] Group 2: Bilateral Trade and Investment Growth - China has been Cambodia's largest trading partner for 13 consecutive years, with bilateral trade reaching nearly $12.7 billion from January to August 2023, a 26% year-on-year increase [2] - Cambodia attracted $7.2 billion in investment during the first eight months of 2023, with over half coming from China [2] - The cooperation between China and Cambodia includes the establishment of multiple industrial parks, with the Sihanoukville Economic Zone being a model project under the Belt and Road Initiative [2]