Roundup: China-funded road inaugurated for economic boom in Cambodia


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  • Sunday, 13 Apr 2025

TBONG KHMUM, Cambodia, April 12 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia on Saturday inaugurated the China-funded National Road 71C, connecting the eastern Tbong Khmum province with the southeastern Kampong Cham province, for economic boom in the country.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said the 114.9-km road is crucial to facilitating travel and goods transportation and will play an important role in helping boost the local economy and tourism development.

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