PHNOM PENH — Cambodia will start work on a controversial $1.7-billion canal linking the capital Phnom Penh to the sea in August, Prime Minister Hun Manet said on Thursday.
The Chinese-backed Funan Techo canal has sparked fears in neighboring Vietnam that it could be used by Chinese warships and reduce Cambodia n dependence on Vietnamese ports.Environmentalists are also concerned that the 180-kilometer canal could reduce water flow to the Mekong, among the world's most biodiverse rivers.
The flags of Cambodia and China are waved as the Chinese training ship Qijiguang prepares to dock during a welcome ceremony at the Sihanoukville port in Preah Sihanouk, southwestern Cambodia, on May 19, 2024. AFP PHOTOCambodia received billions from China in infrastructure investments as one of Beijing's closest regional allies under former leader Hun Sen.
To Begin Work On China-Backed Canal
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