Cambodia Courts Large-Scale Chinese Investment as 25-Institution Delegation Explores Strategic Opportunities

PHNOM PENH, Sept. 1, 2026 (KPT) — Cambodia is stepping up efforts to attract large‑scale Chinese investment as a delegation representing 25 institutions from China explored strategic opportunities in the Kingdom, officials said Monday. The group, led by Dr. Wang Boyong, Vice President and Secretary General of the China Institute for Innovation and Development Strategy (CIIDS), met Deputy Prime Minister and Council for the Development of Cambodia First Vice Chairman Sun Chanthol to assess the country’s investment potential. The meeting, coordinated by the Cambodia National Trade and Investment Promotion Association (CamTIPA), was held under the theme “Strategic Opportunities and Large‑Scale Investment in Cambodia.” Chanthol welcomed the delegation and highlighted Cambodia’s favorable investment climate, citing peace and political stability, a new investment law framework and incentives, a young workforce and the country’s strategic location in Southeast Asia. He stressed the government’s commitment to working with the private sector as a key driver of economic growth and socio‑economic development. He also pointed to new facilitation mechanisms, including the “Open Day with DPM” initiative, whose inaugural session was scheduled for September 1, aimed at providing direct support to investors. Delegates presented updates on their operations and expertise, raised technical questions on Cambodia’s investment environment and sought clarification on policies and legal provisions. Chanthol responded with detailed explanations of investment policies and exchanged views on priority sectors. The participation of 25 institutions underscores the breadth of interest among Chinese businesses, though the CDC did not disclose names, projects or investment amounts. The delegation expressed confidence in Cambodia’s economic potential and signaled plans to pursue concrete cooperation in the near future. CIIDS, headquartered in Beijing, is a prominent think tank providing policy research and intellectual support on innovation and development.