Xi Pens Article in Cambodian Newspaper During Visit
President Xi Jinping (習近平) published a signed article in three Cambodian media outlets on April 17, 2025, during his state visit to Cambodia (柬埔寨). The article appeared in the Khmer Times (高棉時報), Jian Hua Daily (柬華日報), and the Fresh News website (新鮮新聞網). This media engagement was part of Xi’s three-nation Southeast Asian tour amid U.S.-China trade tensions, with the article first reported by Xinhua News Agency. Titled “Working Together for Mutual Success” (雙向奔赴、相互成就), the article highlights China-Cambodia relations spanning nearly 2,000 years and their “ironclad friendship” (鐵杆友誼). Xi outlined cooperation frameworks in politics, economics, security, culture, and strategy, while reaffirming China’s support for Cambodia’s sovereignty and development path. The visit concluded a regional tour that emphasized resistance to protectionism as both countries face significant U.S. tariffs.
