Cambodia-China Relations: Cultural Front

Abstract: Despite Cambodia and China do not share a common border but the two countries had long been in a historic, cultural and commercial relationship. The relationship between the two countries dates back to early 13th century when Zhou Daguan (Chou Ta-kuan; French: Tcheou Ta-Kouan) led a diplomatic expedition mission to Cambodia and received audiences with Cambodia’s King. His memoir[…]

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Cambodian National Assembly Election in 2013: A Sea Change in the Cambodian Political Landscape

  This paper provides an analysis of the Cambodian National Assembly Election in 2013, with regard of electoral institutional settings, political parties, electoral campaign, voter turnout, as well as the election results and their implication for political change in Cambodia. The July 2013 election signaled a sea change in the Cambodian political landscape. For the first time since the re-introduction[…]

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Cambodia-North Korea Relations Since 1964: A Historical Review

  Cambodia has established diplomatic relations with North Korea since mid-1960s. These relations were fostered by Prince Norodom Sihanouk and the late Great Leader Generalissimo Kim Il Sung. These relations were strengthened over the years through high-level visits by the leaders of the two countries. For past decades, the relations between the two countries had been categorized as the unique[…]

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