On 3 August 2017, H.E. Mme. Yang Xiuping, Secretary-General of ASEAN-China Centre (ACC) paid a visit to Cambodia Office of Cambodia-China Investment and Development Pilot Zone, exchanged views with the person in charge on the management and progress of the project. Ms. Kong Roatlomang, Director of Education, Culture and Tourism Division and Mr. Zhang Xuehai, Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations Division of ACC, accompanied the visit.
It was introduced that the Cambodia-China Investment and Development Pilot Zone was invested and built by Tianjin Union Development Group Co., Ltd (Union Group) with the great support from the governments of both China and Cambodia, which is the biggest investment by the Chinese private enterprises in Cambodia. The project, which is located along the coastline of the Koh Kong Province on the Gulf of Siam in Cambodia, covers an area of 360 square kilometers which is 260 kilometers away from the Phnom Penh and enjoys advantageous geographical location and abundant tourism resources. The general planning of the Project is categorized into seven functional sections, namely, International Economic & Industrial Cooperation, International Entertainment & Tourism Destination, Maritime Economic Development, Port & Airport Logistics & Bonded Free Trade, Culture & Media Entertainment, Eco-Farming & Processing and Health Care & Service. For the time being, the construction of accessory facilities such as the high-level road, reservoir, power station, cargo terminals, hotels and so on has been completed. Eventually the Project will become a new smart coastal city with modern science and technologies. While pushing forward the infrastructure and accessory construction and attracting investment, the Union Group has enthusiastically participated in the public welfare activities and built the houses, schools, roads and wells for the local people, which was applauded and appreciated by the local people. The Union Group will earnestly carry on the construction of the Project and make new contributions to the economic and social development of Cambodia and the building of the Belt and Road Initiative.
Secretary-General Yang Xiuping briefed on the mandate and work of ACC and said that as an inter-governmental organization jointly established by ASEAN member states and China, ACC has been committed to promoting the practical cooperation between both sides in trade, investment, education, culture, tourism and media. ACC will continue to harness its role as a bridge and actively support and assist ASEAN and Chinese enterprises in expanding their business and investment so as to benefit the people of two sides.
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