Cambodia-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Towards a Community with a Shared Future

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This book focuses on the bilateral relationship between China and and Cambodia to present an though and deep cooperation of the two countries involving political, security, economic and cultural areas. It collects wisdom by the researchers and scholars attending the first China-Cambodia Cooperation Forum, which was held in Siem Reap, Cambodia, from December 6 to 8, 2019, with the theme of “Cambodia-China toward a Community with a Shared Future: We Grow Together”. It aims to build an overview with balanced perspectives on China-Cambodia relationship. Foreword Contents List of Contributors Cambodia-China Relations at a New Height Building the China–Cambodia Community with a Shared Future: China–Cambodia Relations Toward a New Era Perspective on Cambodia–China Relations Cambodia–China Toward a Community with a Shared Future: We Grow Together Cambodia-China Political and Security Cooperation Cambodia–China: Deepening Political Cooperation 1 Introduction 2 Cambodia–China Political Cooperation: Soft Power, Strategic Interest, and Foreign Policy 3 Cambodia–China Political Cooperation: Deepening Cooperation 4 Conclusion References Cambodia–China Political and Security Cooperation in the BRI Era: A Neoclassical Realist Perspective 1 Introduction 2 Cambodia–China Cooperation 3 Major Determinants 4 Implications and Challenges 5 Conclusion References Cambodia–China: True Friends 1 Political Trust 2 Geopolitics 3 Trade Exchange 3.1 Bilateral Trade Volume 3.2 Investment 3.3 Global Uncertainty References China–Cambodia Non-traditional Security Cooperation: Opportunities, Challenges, and Prospects 1 Opportunities for China–Cambodia Non-traditional Security Cooperation 1.1 Mutual Political Trust as Momentum 1.2 Fighting COVID-19 as a Driving Force 1.3 LMC as Magnet 2 Challenges for China–Cambodia Non-traditional Security Cooperation 2.1 Challenge Posed by Trafficking or Smuggling 2.2 Challenge in Flood Control 2.3 Challenge Posed by Increases in Transnational Crimes 2.4 Geopolitical Obstacles 2.5 Interference by Non-governmental Organizations 3 Prospect of China–Cambodia Non-traditional Security Cooperation 3.1 Jointly Set a Model of Cooperation on Public Health and Safety 3.2 Deepen Cooperation on Drug Control 3.3 Carry Out Cooperation on Flood Control Through LMC 3.4 Work Together to Fight Transnational Crimes Cambodia–China Relations: An Indonesian Perspective 1 Introduction 2 Indonesia–Cambodia Relations 2.1 Political and Security Relations 2.2 Economic and Socio-Cultural Relations 3 Indonesia–China Relations 3.1 Indonesian Domestic Politics and Diplomatic Relations with China 3.2 Strategic Partnership and Economic Relations as Backbone 4 Managing Perceptions and Facing Reality References Tapping Potential for Cooperation and Deepening China–Cambodia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership 1 Locational Advantages 2 Political and Security Cooperation 3 Economic Potential and Cooperation 4 People-to-People and Think Tank Exchanges 5 Conclusion Cambodia-China Economic Cooperation Taking China–Cambodia Economic and Trade Cooperation to a Higher Level in the New Era 1 Characteristics of China–Cambodia Economic and Trade Cooperation in the New Era 2 New Opportunities for China–Cambodia Economic and Trade Cooperation 3 Policy Recommendations Cambodia–China Economic Relations in the Context of BRI 1 Review of Cambodia–China Economic Relations 2 Cambodia–China Economic Relations under the Context of China’s BRI 3 Conclusion References Cambodia–China Economic Cooperation in the Context of BRI: Connectivity for Mutual Prosperity and Sustainable Growth 1 Overview of the BRI 2 BRI Toward Cambodia’s Development Prospects 3 Opportunities: BRI and Cambodia 4 Industrial Development Policy (IDP) 5 Challenges on the Cooperation Aspect 6 Conclusion Insight into China–Cambodia Economic and Trade Cooperation: The Value Chain Perspective 1 Review of China–ASEAN Economic and Trade Cooperation 1.1 China–ASEAN Bilateral Trade 1.2 China–ASEAN Bilateral Investment 2 Economic and Trade Cooperation Between China and Cambodia 3 Investment Scale and Structure of China and Cambodia 3.1 Textile 3.2 Hydroelectricity 3.3 Infrastructure 4 Challenges for China–Cambodia Economic and Trade Cooperation 5 Policy Recommendations References Inclusive Development and Chinese Direct: Investments in Cambodia 1 Introduction 2 Survey Methods 3 Sample Characteristics 4 Linkages Between Local and Chinese Firms 4.1 Local Firms Purchasing Inputs from Chinese Suppliers 4.2 Local Firms Supplying Chinese Firms 4.3 Local Firms Feeling Competitive Pressure from Chinese Firms 5 Spillover Effects 6 Conclusions with Policy Implications Advantages and Disadvantages of the Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone and the Sihanoukvilleville Special Economic Zone from a Comparative Perspective 1 Michael Porter Diamond Model and Development Pattern of Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone 1.1 Leading Enterprises Have Strong International Competitiveness 1.2 Production Factors and Deficiencies in the Construction of PPSEZ 1.3 Demand Conditions for Construction of PPSEZ 1.4 Performance of Related and Supporting Industries 1.5 PPSEZ Construction is Supported Government 1.6 Opportunities 2 Advantages and Challenges of Sihanoukvilleville Special Economic Zone 2.1 Production Factors 2.2 Matching with Demands 2.3 Corporate Competitiveness 2.4 Relevant Supporting Industries and Sound Development Environment 2.5 Government Support 2.6 Opportunities 3 Conclusions References Cambodia-China Socio-Cultural Cooperation in the BRI Context Cultural Relations Between Cambodia and China 1 Introduction 2 The Evidence of Cultural Relations between Cambodia and China 2.1 Bas-Relief at Angkor 2.2 Ceramics 2.3 Chinese Houses 2.4 Design and Decoration 2.5 Painting 2.6 Drama Performance 2.7 Literature 2.8 Folktale 2.9 Utensils 2.10 Ceremonies 2.11 Language 2.12 How Cultural Relations Existed 3 Conclusion Suggested Reading Cambodia–China Relations: Socio-Cultural Aspects 1 Introduction 2 History of Cambodia–China Relations 3 Arrival of Chinese People 3.1 Chinese Language Schools 3.2 Confucius Institute of the Royal Academy of Cambodia 3.3 Chinese-Khmer Association 4 Strengthening Friendship and Cooperation 4.1 Cambodia–China Friendship Radio 4.2 The Restoration of Khmer Temples by the Chinese 4.3 Cambodian-Chinese Cultural Park in Angkor, Siem Reap 4.4 Chinese Aid in Education: Higher Education 5 Conclusion References Developing Friendship Through Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Cambodia–China Socio-Cultural Cooperation and Connectivity 1 Brief History of China–Cambodia Relations 2 China–Cambodia Socio-Cultural Cooperation and Connectivity 3 Conclusion References