China-aided expressway celebrates 10m users

PHNOM PENH — The Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway in Cambodia, funded by Chinese investment, reached a milestone of 10 million users during its first two years of operation.

The Cambodian operator of the 187-kilometer expressway, PPSHV Expressway, celebrated the motorway's second anniversary on Friday by awarding a gift to its 10 millionth user.

Chhum Sophearun, a 42-year-old taxi driver, was recognized as the milestone user on Oct 2, receiving free travel on the expressway for one year.