中国连续13年成柬最大贸易伙伴，中柬“钻石六边”合作硕果累累

Group 1: China-Cambodia Relations - The "Diamond Six Corners" cooperation framework is enhancing China-Cambodia relations and serves as a model for China-ASEAN cooperation [1][8] - Cambodia views China as a reliable partner and aims to deepen cooperation across various fields to build a Cambodia-China community of shared destiny [1][6] - The two countries oppose unilateral bullying by certain nations and are committed to accelerating the implementation of cooperation projects [1][4] Group 2: Investment Opportunities - Cambodia is one of the most open countries in ASEAN for foreign investment, allowing 100% ownership by foreign investors, making it an ideal destination for Chinese enterprises [2][3] - In the first eight months of this year, Cambodia approved 491 new investment projects, a 71% increase year-on-year, with a total investment amount of $7.2 billion, up 50% [3] - China remains the largest source of investment in Cambodia, accounting for 52.82% of total investments [3] Group 3: Economic Strategies - Cambodia's "Pentagon Strategy" aims for the country to become a high-income nation by 2050, with a target of 7% annual economic growth and reducing the poverty rate to below 10% [2][3] - The "Belt and Road" initiative is seen as a lifeline for Cambodia's development, providing essential infrastructure and resources for economic growth [6][8] Group 4: Trade Dynamics - The China-Cambodia Free Trade Agreement has led to significant trade growth, with bilateral trade expected to reach $17.834 billion in 2024, a 20.3% increase [10][12] - Cambodia's exports to China include 16 agricultural products, with a total import value of $9.8 billion in the first quarter of this year, reflecting a 12.2% increase [10][11] Group 5: Infrastructure Development - The construction of the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway and the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone are key projects enhancing Cambodia's infrastructure and economic competitiveness [7][13] - The Sihanoukville Port is being developed as a significant logistics hub, with plans to improve its capacity and efficiency to support regional trade [14][15]