This edition of the Belt and Road Monitor covers developments from 1 to 30 April 2025. If you enjoy our Belt and Road ...

Now excitement is growing in their village after Chinese President Xi Jinping’s government agreed to move forward with the US$1.2 billion Funan Techo Canal during his visit to Cambodia last week.

Phnom Penh, 1 may (Prensa Latina) El Ministerio de Obras Públicas y Transporte de Cambodia informó hoy que los preparativos para la construcción del Canal Funan Techo se desarrollan sin ...

After months of uncertainty, Phnom Penh last week signed a deal with China to develop the Funan Techo Canal when President Xi Jinping visited Cambodia as part of a tour of Southeast Asia.

After months of uncertainty, Phnom Penh last week signed a deal with China to develop the Funan Techo Canal when President Xi Jinping visited Cambodia as part of a limited tour of Southeast Asia.

Cambodia has long been a staunch ally of China, receiving billions of dollars in investments, and Washington has voiced ...

Xi’s visit also coincides with the China-funded Ream Naval Base’s inauguration, and renewed momentum for the Funan Techo Canal, although financing details remain unclear. The two leaders also rejected ...

The deal to fund the Funan Techo Canal was signed on Thursday during the state visit to Cambodia of Chinese President Xi Jinping, the agency said. Construction of the 151.6km canal began last year ...

“We must build this canal at all costs,” said Manet, who drew cheers as he launched the project by pressing a ceremonial button with his wife Pich Chanmony. The Funan Techo canal will run from ...

All these agreements, particularly the Funan Techo Canal project in Cambodia, are an effort to show that China continues to offer public goods and economic opportunities, while the U.S. pivots ...