Cambodia's Tourism Minister Highlights Chinese Tourism, Investment as Key to Future
Cambodia's Minister of Tourism, Huot Hak, emphasized that the future of the nation's tourism industry is intrinsically linked to the growing numbers of Chinese tourists and investors. Speaking at the “Cambodia-China Martial Arts Performance” in Siem Reap, he highlighted China's crucial position in the tourism market. Hak particularly welcomed the visa exemption scheme for Chinese passport holders as a “historic milestone,” affirming Cambodia's commitment to improving the environment for increased Chinese visitor and investment inflows.
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