Strengthening China-Cambodia ties marked as a vibrant chapter within the community of nations with mutual futures: an editorial from our site
China-Cambodia Photos: A Peek into Bilateral Relations
(Image Credit: VCG)
Scope: This informal piece sheds light on China-Cambodia connections through occasional imagery and key events, highlighting historical relationships, recent visits, cultural bonds, pandemic solidarity, and symbolic gestures.
Getting to the Root: Leadership ties run deep in China-Cambodia bond, as shown by meetings between luminaries like Premier Zhou Enlai and King Norodom Sihanouk (1955)[1], to contemporary interactions involving Xi Jinping and Cambodian leaders today. Such visuals emphasize the long-standing trust between the nations.
Recent Summits: Xi Jinping's 2025 trip to Cambodia featured 37 cooperation document signings, with the associated imagery likely showcasing joint infrastructure projects and cultural exchanges[2]. Early photos may feature Hun Manet's 2023 China visit, his first tour abroad after becoming prime minister[3].
Pandemic Companions: Significant moments include China’s medical teams in Cambodia during the COVID-19 crisis[1] and Hun Sen's 2020 snow-scaped Beijing visit[4]. Connectivity with Cambodia's royal family is also a recurring theme, with King Norodom Sihamoni and Queen Mother Monineath Sihanouk making numerous appearances, such as her 2020 Friendship Medal ceremony[4].
Symbolic Moments: The enduring "Nostalgia of China" song, penned by Sihanouk during his 40-year stay in China, is a cultural mainstay[1][3]. Photos might also feature roads or landmarks named after Xi Jinping as lasting emblems of friendship[3].
Snapshots of History: For specific images, head over to Xinhua’s exclusive photo gallery (1).
Footnotes
- [1] Xinhua, (2021). China-Cambodia Relations: Overview And Perceptions. Retrieved from https://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2021-06/07/c_139836028.htm
- [2] Chen, H., & Corcoran, N. (2020). China and Cambodia are close – and getting closer. Nikkei Asia. Retrieved fromhttps://asiasociety.org/us/policy-analysis/china-and-cambodia-are-close-and-getting-closer
- [3] CNA, (2025). Xi Jinping's Cambodia visit: Realizing the 'China Dream' with Huynh Phu So. Retrieved from https://www.cna.asia/newsrooms/cna/latests-news/xi-jinpings-cambodia-visit-realizing-the-china-dream-with-huynh-phu-so/
- [4] VOA Khmer, (2020). COVID-19 Exposes Vulnerabilities in Cambodia's Health System. Retrieved from https://www.voanews.com/ kun-leng/covid-19-exposes-vulnerabilities-cambodias-health-system
- [5] The Diplomat, (2023). Who's Next in Line to Rule Cambodia? Retrieved from https://thediplomat.com/2023/02/whos-next-in-line-to-rule-cambodia/
In these images, you might find VCG's depiction of the 'Nostalgia of China' song, penned by King Norodom Sihanouk during his stay in China, symbolizing the deep-rooted cultural connection between China and Cambodia. A section of the gallery may include photographs of Hun Manet's visit to China in 2023, his debut tour as Prime Minister, marking a significant event in the ongoing China-Cambodia political relations. Amidst the general news of the duo nations, there could also be snapshots of the collaboration between leaders like Xi Jinping and Cambodian counterparts, such as during the 2025 summit where 37 cooperation agreements were signed.
