China and Cambodia have pledged to amplify their ‘Diamond Hexagon’ cooperation framework, signaling deeper economic and strategic ties. During a meeting in Vientiane, Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet vowed to align development strategies and push for ‘high-quality, high-standard’ collaboration.
Iron-Clad Friendship Meets Modern Ambitions
Premier Li described the nations as ‘iron-clad friends’, emphasizing mutual support for sovereignty and tailored development paths. With President Xi Jinping’s strategic guidance, the partnership now focuses on syncing China’s Belt and Road Initiative with Cambodia’s Pentagonal Strategy, aiming to boost infrastructure, energy, and agricultural projects.
Corridors of Opportunity
Key plans include:
Accelerating the China-Cambodia Railway development
Building an Industrial Development Corridor
Expanding the ‘Fish and Rice Corridor’ for sustainable agriculture
China also plans to import more Cambodian agricultural goods and encourage businesses to invest in the region. The collaboration extends to multilateral coordination to protect shared interests.
A New Era of Win-Win Growth
This upgraded framework promises job creation, tech transfers, and stronger regional connectivity. As one analyst put it: ‘It’s not just about infrastructure—it’s about shaping a blueprint for South-South cooperation.’
NewspaperAmigo – Your Global News Buddy 
, aiming to boost infrastructure, energy, and agricultural projects.
Accelerating the China-Cambodia Railway development
Building an Industrial Development Corridor
Expanding the ‘Fish and Rice Corridor’ for sustainable agriculture
