China, Cambodia Aim to Further Boost Trade to $5 Billion

Cambodian Foreign Minister Hor Namhong is in China this week for official talks aimed at strengthening trade and security ties. Hor Namhong told reporters before his departure both sides want to see trade between them increased to $5 billion in 2017, including increased imports by China of Cambodian rubber, cassava powder, pepper and sugar. China also aims to boost the livelihood of Cambodians living in remote areas and provide scholarships for Cambodian university students. VOA Khmer's Pin Sisovann, Phnom Penh