China-Cambodia relations have a long history, and since the 62nd anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, there has been political stability and friendly exchanges.
In 2020, President Xi Jinping presented the Medal of Friendship to Cambodian Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk, and emphasized that China will carry on the traditional friendship between the two sides and revitalize China-Cambodia in the new historical period.
In recent years, China has been Cambodia's top trading partner and largest source of foreign investment. According to H.E. Pen Sovicheat, Undersecretary of State and Spokesperson of the Cambodian Ministry of Commerce, the Cambodia-China FTA came into force in early 2022. By then, Cambodia has exported more than 300 kinds of goods to China without paying taxes.
Milestones of China-Cambodia Friendship ——
1958.07.19
China and Cambodia formally established diplomatic relations
1960—1980
Premier Zhou Enlai led several delegations to Cambodia and Prince Sihanouk visited China six times
1993
The new Cambodian government was established and China-Cambodia relations entered a new era
2006.04
China and Cambodia issued a joint communiqué announcing the establishment of a comprehensive cooperative partnership
2010.12
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen visited China, upgrading China-Cambodia relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership
2013.04
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen attended 2013 Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference and paid official visit to China
2016.06
Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni paid state visit to China
2016.10.13
Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Cambodia; China and Cambodia signed 31 cooperation documents
2017.5.13-5.17
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen visited China and attended "Belt and Road" International Cooperation Summit Forum
2018.1.10-1.11
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang visited Cambodia and attended the Second Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Leaders' Meeting
2019.11.3
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang met with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen in Bangkok
2020.2.5
During the pandemic, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen visited China and indicated that he would tide over the difficulties together with China, which also pledged to help Cambodia develop its economy
2021.9.12
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited Cambodia and witnessed the signing of six cooperation agreements with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen
2022.8.3
Prime Minister Hun Sen met with State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Phnom Penh for two-hour-long talks
