Cambodia-China Trade Surges 23.8% in Nine Months, Deepening Economic Ties
Cambodia's trade with China reached $17.58 billion in the first nine months of 2026, marking a 23.8% year-on-year increase, according to the Ministry of Commerce. China continues to be Cambodia's largest trading partner, highlighting deepening economic ties between the two nations.
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