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Fibre2Fashion
11-06-2025
- Business
- Fibre2Fashion
Port in Cambodia's Preah Sihanouk, China's Jiangyin Port sign pact
Cambodia's Preah Sihanouk province and China's Jiangsu province recently signed a strategic cooperation agreement between Sihanoukville Autonomous Port and the latter's Jiangyin Port. Preah Sihanouk provincial governor Mang Sineth and Zhao Jianjun, governor of Wuxi city in Jiangsu province, signed the agreement in the Chinese city. The three key objectives of the agreement are promoting the development of the Preah Sihanouk Special Economic Zone (SSEZ), attracting investment from Wuxi city to Preah Sihanouk province and fostering people-to-people exchanges, according to a statement from the Preah Sihanouk provincial administration. Cambodia's Preah Sihanouk province and China's Jiangsu province recently signed a strategic cooperation agreement between Sihanoukville Autonomous Port and the latter's Jiangyin Port. The three key aims of the pact are promoting the development of the Preah Sihanouk Special Economic Zone, attracting investment from Wuxi city to Preah Sihanouk province and fostering people-to-people exchanges. Zhao said the target is to attract 300 companies to the Preah Sihanouk Special Economic Zone and create 80,000 jobs. He sought support for the development of the solar and green energy sector and stressed on the need to reduce transportation costs, according to a Cambodian media outlet. Direct flights between Wuxi city and Preah Sihanouk province commenced on May 18, 2025. In the first four months this year, bilateral trade between Cambodia and China reached $5.69 billion, a 27-per cent increase year on year (YoY), according to Cambodian government statistics. Cambodian exports to China saw a slight dip of 1.7 per cent YoY year-on-year during the period, totalling $478.63 million, while imports from China jumped significantly by 30.5 per cent YoY, reaching $5.21 billion. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS)
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Global Times Online: Wuxi and Thailand Deepen Cultural and Tourism Ties, Highlighting the Scenic Appeal of Taihu Lake
WUXI, China, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Zhao Jianjun, Mayor of Wuxi City, China, recently led a municipal delegation to Thailand to strengthen bilateral engagement and advance cooperation in the areas of cultural tourism, modern service industries, and advanced manufacturing. According to publicly available data on international cultural tourism, two-way travel between China and Thailand rose by 160% in 2024 compared to 2019, following the enactment of a mutual visa waiver agreement. Taihu Yuantouzhu Scenic Area, one of Wuxi's key destinations, has seen a marked increase in visitation from Thai travelers. During the visit, several Thai cultural tourism organizations entered into cooperative agreements with Wuxi Cultural Tourism Development Group, formalizing plans for future joint initiatives. A spokesperson for the group who participated in the visit stated that the two sides have committed to implementing 10 cultural exchange initiatives. These include youth artist residency programs and reciprocal exhibitions featuring traditional intangible cultural heritage skills. In addition, plans are underway to showcase Taihu-themed cultural and creative works at the upcoming China-ASEAN Expo Tourism Exhibition. In advance of the delegation's arrival, a cultural exhibition titled Taihu Lake Lake Scenery • Silk Road Feelings opened on May 18, 2025, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok. Featuring contributions from prominent artists participating in the Belt and Road Initiative, the exhibit presents more than 40 works—ranging from traditional Chinese ink to oil paintings—depicting the natural beauty of Taihu Lake and the broader Jiangnan region. The exhibition offers an immersive cultural experience that celebrates Wuxi's heritage and the artistic legacy of southern China. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE GLOBAL TIMES ONLINE
