Cambodia’s flagship canal is in hot water as China’s money runs out

Cambodia’s flagship canal is in hot water as China’s money runs out

By Francesco Guarascio PHNOM PENH (Reuters) – At a ceremony in August, Cambodian President Hun Manet knelt to receive blessings from saffron-clad monks as fireworks and balloons heralded the groundbreaking of a canal he hopes will transform his country’s economy. Speaking to hundreds of people raising the Cambodian flag, Hun Manet said China will contribute … Read more