Cambodia, China Eye Expanded Investment and Trade Cooperation

NANNING, China (Sept.19, 2025) — Cambodia’s Ministry of Commerce and Chinese private firm Yunhong Group are exploring expanded investment and trade cooperation, officials said Friday.

On Sept. 17, Secretary of State Samheng Bora received a courtesy call from Wu Dong, chairman of Yunhong Group, to discuss the company’s plans to grow its business in Cambodia. The firm expressed interest in producing processed foods, fruit juices, and beverages for both domestic consumption and export, and requested government support in identifying local business partners.

“The Ministry of Commerce always pays close attention to facilitating the private sector, especially in strengthening and expanding business cooperation in Cambodia to further contribute to economic growth,” Bora said.

The ministry welcomed Yunhong Group’s interest in choosing Cambodia as a destination for trade and investment, citing the country’s favorable business climate and growing consumer market.

China remains a key investor in Cambodia’s major economic sectors, underpinned by strong bilateral ties and a robust trade partnership.

Chinese investors poured approximately $3.6 billion into Cambodia during the first seven months of 2025, accounting for more than half of the country’s total approved investment, according to the Council for the Development of Cambodia.

Meanwhile, bilateral trade between Cambodia and China reached $11 billion over the same period, marking a 26% year-on-year increase, the General Department of Customs and Excise reported.

The figures underscore China’s dominant role in Cambodia’s economic landscape, spanning infrastructure, manufacturing, and consumer goods, amid deepening strategic and commercial ties between the two nations.