On the morning of September 24, 2025, Preah Sihanouk Governor Mang Sineth met a Chinese delegation led by Tao Minglun, Vice-Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Anhui Provincial People’s Congress. He said peace was the foundation of national development and Cambodia’s leaders were seeking peaceful solutions to the Cambodia–Thailand border dispute.
Welcoming the delegation in the 67th anniversary year of Cambodia–China diplomatic relations, the governor thanked Chinese President Xi Jinping for helping facilitate a Cambodia–Thailand ceasefire. He said Cambodia continued to abide by the ceasefire despite repeated provocations by the Thai side.
He introduced southwestern Cambodia’s Preah Sihanouk province, its 32 islands, natural resources and potential in industry, commerce, agriculture and tourism. Describing the province as the “rising star in the southwest”, he highlighted sea, road, rail and air links and Cambodia’s deepest port, which he said could accommodate vessels of various sizes and facilitate trade with world markets.
The governor said the Government’s master plan envisioned a model multipurpose special economic zone, including industrial and commercial areas, international finance, tourism, islands and agriculture. The province still needed development partners, he said, inviting Anhui businesses to invest and promising provincial support for investors from Anhui and elsewhere in China.
Tao thanked the governor, describing China and Cambodia as ironclad friends whose leaders had fostered close cooperation and frequent exchanges. He said this year was important for exchanges and thanked the governor for his visit to Anhui.
Tao praised Preah Sihanouk’s coastal setting, resources and development under the governor. He outlined Anhui’s strengths in industry, technology, electronics and tourism, encouraged deeper exchanges, and expressed support for investment and cooperation in education, health and tourism.
Compiled by KPS99TV
