柬埔寨发展理事会柬埔寨投资委员会副秘书长林伟夏在第22届中国—东盟博览会期间接受新华社记者专 访时，以柬埔寨谚语"近处经商远胜远处"积极评价中国在推动柬埔寨经济社会发展中发挥的关键作用， 并对中国经济发展及柬中合作前景充满信心。 谈及柬中合作的具体成果，林伟夏说，由中方企业参与投资开发的西哈努克港经济特区吸引了多国企业 入驻，所生产的产品远销欧美日等市场。"中国投资者有资金、懂市场，柬埔寨有劳动力和区位优势， 双方优势互补，实现了真正共赢。" 林伟夏指出，中国是柬埔寨最大的贸易伙伴和最大外资来源国。"中国对我们来说非常重要。" 林伟夏强调，柬中经贸领域互补性强、合作潜力巨大，而东博会作为区域重要交流平台，正为深化合作 注入持续动力。柬埔寨通过在东博会设立国家展区，为企业创造商务对接机会。"私营部门可以面对面 交流、洽谈合作，政府官员参与推动。更重要的是，各类商协会借助东博会广泛联络，为我们中小企业 提供了宝贵的拓展渠道。" 林伟夏还提到刚刚通航的德崇国际机场——这一柬埔寨最大的机场由中国企业承建。此外，中国帮助柬 埔寨建设了多个电站，包括桑河二级水电站和太阳能可再生能源项目，有效缓解了当地电力短缺问题。 中国 ...

Core Viewpoint - Cambodian officials express optimism about the prospects of Cambodia-China cooperation, highlighting China's significant role in driving Cambodia's economic and social development [1] Group 1: Economic Cooperation - China is Cambodia's largest trading partner and foreign investor, with strong complementarity and immense cooperation potential in the economic field [2] - The China-ASEAN Expo serves as an important platform for deepening cooperation, providing business matching opportunities for enterprises [2] - The Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone, developed with Chinese investment, has attracted multiple foreign companies, showcasing a successful model of mutual benefit [2] Group 2: Infrastructure Development - The newly opened Dara Sakor International Airport, Cambodia's largest airport, was constructed by a Chinese company, enhancing connectivity [2] - Chinese investments have led to the construction of several power plants, including the Sangkae II Hydropower Station and solar renewable energy projects, addressing local electricity shortages [2] - The construction of the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway has significantly reduced travel time from 5 hours to under 2 hours, lowering logistics costs [2] Group 3: Future Opportunities - Cambodia sees significant potential for exports to China, particularly in high-quality agricultural products like rice, mangoes, and cashews [3] - The signing of Cambodia's first bilateral free trade agreement with China reflects the country's recognition of the opportunities presented by China's large market [3] - There is a strong belief that through multilateral cooperation mechanisms like the China-ASEAN Expo, Cambodia and China can further explore cooperation potential and expand trade scale [3]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint emphasizes the significant role of China in promoting Cambodia's economic and social development, with optimism about the future of Cambodia-China cooperation [1][2]. - Cambodia views China as its largest trading partner and foreign investment source, highlighting the strong complementarity and vast cooperation potential in the economic and trade sectors [2]. - The China-ASEAN Expo serves as an important platform for deepening cooperation, providing opportunities for business matching and facilitating communication between private sectors and government officials [2]. Group 2 - Specific achievements of Cambodia-China cooperation include the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone attracting multiple foreign enterprises and the construction of the largest airport in Cambodia, the Dara Sakor International Airport, by Chinese companies [2]. - Chinese investments have also contributed to alleviating local power shortages through the construction of several power plants, including the Sangkae II Hydropower Station and solar renewable energy projects [2]. - The completion of the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway has significantly reduced travel time from 5 hours to under 2 hours, lowering logistics costs [2]. Group 3 - The resilience and stability of the Chinese economy are attributed to the government's long-term planning and continuous optimization of the economic structure, which presents significant opportunities for neighboring countries like Cambodia [3]. - Cambodia has signed its first bilateral free trade agreement with China, indicating a strategic move to leverage China's vast market for its high-quality agricultural products [3]. - There is a strong belief that under multilateral cooperation mechanisms like the China-ASEAN Expo, Cambodia and China can further explore cooperation potential and expand trade scale for mutual benefit [3].

Core Viewpoint - The Cambodian Investment Committee's Deputy Secretary-General, Lin Weixia, emphasizes the critical role of China in driving Cambodia's economic and social development, expressing confidence in the future of China-Cambodia cooperation [1][2] Group 1: Economic Partnership - China is Cambodia's largest trading partner and foreign investor, highlighting the importance of Chinese investment for Cambodia [1] - The economic complementarity and cooperation potential between Cambodia and China are strong, with the China-ASEAN Expo serving as a vital platform for deepening collaboration [1] Group 2: Infrastructure Development - Chinese enterprises have significantly contributed to Cambodia's infrastructure, including the construction of the largest airport, the Dechong International Airport, and multiple power stations, addressing local electricity shortages [1] - The construction of the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway has reduced travel time from 5 hours to under 2 hours, significantly lowering logistics costs [1] Group 3: Trade Opportunities - Cambodia sees substantial potential for increasing exports to China, particularly in high-quality agricultural products such as rice, mangoes, and cashews, leveraging platforms like the China-ASEAN Expo [2] - The signing of Cambodia's first bilateral free trade agreement with China reflects the recognition of opportunities presented by China's large market and ongoing economic growth [2]