Cambodian King Sihamoni departs for medical check-up in Beijing, Hun Sen named acting head of state

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PHNOM PENH: King Norodom Sihamoni will travel to Beijing for a medical check-up, with Senate President Hun Sen serving as Cambodia’s acting head of state in his absence.

King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia will depart for Beijing, China, on Saturday (Aug 23) for a medical check-up, the Royal Palace announced in a statement carried by the Khmer Times on Friday (Aug 22).