Cambodia and China’s trade relationship is booming like never before! 🌏✨ Fresh off his first official overseas trip since taking office, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet visited China in September, signaling a ‘fruitful’ partnership (pun intended!). As Cambodia’s largest trading partner, China plays a pivotal role in boosting the Southeast Asian nation’s economy through investments and trade.
But here’s the juicy bit 🍌: Cambodia’s exports to China aren’t just about garments or tech. The country ships tons of tropical goodies like milled rice, mangoes, cassava, and—of course—bananas! Did you know China snapped up 423,000 tonnes of Cambodian bananas in 2022? And with Cambodia exporting 630,000 tonnes of rice last year, how much went to China? Hint: The answer might surprise you!
While CGTN Stringer hit the streets of Shanghai and Phnom Penh to quiz locals, one thing’s clear: This partnership is ripe for growth. 🌱💼
