Silk Road unity cements China-Cambodia ties
Chinese president Xi Jinping concluded a two-day state visit to Cambodia last week. It was Xi's first state visit to Cambodia as president. Sino-Cambodian relations have a long history, and Cambodia is China's friendly neighbor and important partner. However, Western criticisms emerged over the pragmatic cooperation between China and Cambodia. How should we view the accusations, and what roles Sino-Cambodian relations can play in creating a China-ASEAN "Diamond Decade?"
BRICS Summit provides opportunity for further engagement
The 8th BRICS Summit, to be held in India, will enable members to discuss various issues such as the economic challenges and cement relations, the BRICS Business Council-India Chapter said on Wednesday.
India has nothing to fear from closer relationship between China and Bangladesh
There have been misconceptions in India that China may feel unhappy if South Asian countries such as Bangladesh forge close ties with India and that China feels the need to build closer ties with Bangladesh.
China could offer valuable assistance in boosting Cambodia’s labor productivity
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s upcoming state visit to Cambodia has once again drawn people’s attention to the close friendship between the two Asian countries. It seems that Cambodia has become one of China’s staunchest supporters within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). One can’t help but ask: Will the upcoming trip further consolidate the cooperation between the two governments, allowing Beijing to gain greater influence in the geopolitical landscape of the Asia-Pacific region?
No need for concern in India over China’s blockage of Brahmaputra River tributary
China-India relations should not be affected by an imaginary “water war.”