PHNOM PENH - Cambodia on Friday began the construction of a China-funded national road No. 11 that connects Prey Veng province to Tboung Khmum province in the country's southern part.The construction of the 96.4-km national road, including two bypass roads, will be done by the China Road and Bridge Corporation at a cost of $94.1 million, a concessional loan from the Chinese government.The project is expected to be completed in 44 months.Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen and Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Xiong Bo presided over the groundbreaking ceremony held in Prey Veng province, which was attended by about 7,000 people.Speaking at the event, Hun Sen expressed his gratitude to the government and people of China for having provided grant aid, non-interest loan, and concessional loan to Cambodia for socio-economic development."China's aid has not only boosted Cambodia's socio-economic development, but also helped strengthen Cambodia's independent foreign policy," he said.Meanwhile, the prime minister said the rise of China does not pose any threats to others, instead, it will benefit other developing countries, including Cambodia.Hun Sen said the Belt and Road Initiative proposed by China has been playing a vital role in developing infrastructure in Cambodia and other participating countries.Xiong said all China's aid and concessional loans to Cambodia are sincere and has only one goal: help Cambodia develop more rapidly and improve the living conditions of the Cambodian people.He said China's aid to Cambodia has no strings attached.The ambassador said under the Belt and Road Initiative, there are more and more Chinese investors coming to Cambodia, and they are contributing to developing the economy of Cambodia. silicone rubber bandscustom wrist sweatbandstrio spinnersyouth wristbandswristbands ukcool wristbandsbatman wristband
BEIJING - The Chinese mainland's Taiwan affairs chief Wednesday called on people across the Taiwan Straits to work together for the peaceful development of cross-Straits relations and peaceful reunification of the motherland.Liu Jieyi, director of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, made the remarks while meeting with a Taiwanese delegation led by Hualien county chief Fu Kun-Chi in Beijing.Efforts should be made to adhere to the "1992 Consensus," which embodies the one-China principle, and resolutely oppose separatist activities advocating "Taiwan independence," Liu noted.Liu also pledged more measures to boost cross-Straits economic and cultural cooperation and improve the wellbeing of people on both sides.Fu expressed his gratitude for the help the mainland provided after a devastating earthquake that hit Hualien in early February. He said the county would continue to uphold the "1992 Consensus" and expand cooperation with the mainland.
