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news Scmp World 2026-04-23

China urges Cambodia for closer security ties amid global instability

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi advocated for deepening security and political cooperation between China and Cambodia. He emphasized the need for the two nations to strengthen their ties to independently manage their development and security.


Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for China and Cambodia to “stand in closer solidarity, now more than ever” in the first-ever 2+2 strategic dialogue aimed at deepening mutual political and security ties. Speaking during a meeting in Phnom Penh, Wang also urged the two sides to further strengthen political and security cooperation to “firmly hold the reins of development and security in their own hands”. The meeting on Wednesday was the first under the 2+2 mechanism with Cambodia involving...

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