Chinese President Xi Jinping Urges Cambodia! Unites Against Global Power Plays

President Xi Jinping of China expressed to Cambodia that they should align with China against bloc conflicts and power politics and hegemonies. Before arriving in Cambodia Xi published an article regarding his vision of increasing open exchanges between nations while combating protectionist policies and protecting mutual interests. Secretary Xi Jinping finished his Southeast Asian journey after reaching Cambodia while stopping previously at Vietnam and Malaysia. Beijing conducted the tour to heighten its regional power position against mounting trade unions and geopolitical challenges. The government of Cambodia seeks more financial backing from China mainly for its massive infrastructure development plans. The expanding economic relations prompt Meas Soksensan from the Cambodia Ministry of Economy and Finance to request support for major projects including the planned Funan Techo Canal that will reach 180 kilometers.

"We expect more cooperation including on infrastructure development,” he told.

China maintains the status of non-committal regarding the $1.7 billion Funan Techo Canal project although it constitutes 4 percent of Cambodia's Gross Domestic Product. The original Cambodian claim about China supplying complete funding for the project has changed to indicate only 49% Chinese financial support. The northern economic development of Cambodia focuses on the canal construction at this time of shifting international trade patterns.

President Xi Jinping of China uses his Southeast Asian tour as diplomatic means to strengthen regional bonds and build a multi-power global system that emerges from rising U.S.-China tensions. Xi emphasized fighting against protectionist measures in his speech delivered to Cambodia where he promoted inclusive international frameworks. Experience demonstrates China's strategic purpose of expanding its influence across Southeast Asia through economic partnerships along with infrastructure development projects.