Sino-Cambodian ties forge ahead

Editor's note: Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has chosen China as the destination for his first foreign visit, demonstrating the importance the country attaches to the ironclad friendship between the two sides. Two experts share their views on China-Cambodia relations with China Daily's Liu Jianna. Excerpts follow:

Charting plan for future China-Cambodia cooperation

That Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet is visiting China on his first official overseas tour can be attributed to the long-standing friendship between the two countries. China's place in Cambodia's foreign relations is of paramount importance, because it has contributed significantly to Cambodia's development.