On September 11, 2026, the China-Cambodia Investment Forum and Gala Dinner took place in Shenzhen, with H.E. Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister of Cambodia, leading a high-level delegation. Representatives from the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), the Consulate General of the Kingdom of Cambodia in Guangzhou, and business entrepreneurs from both countries attended. Ms. Grace Sun, President of GLA Global Logistics Alliance, was invited to speak, joining discussions on China-Cambodia industrial collaboration.
High-Level Dialogue on Investment Opportunities
The Cambodian delegation presented an overview of the country's latest investment policies, industrial priorities, and business environment.
Representatives from the Council for the Development of Cambodia and the Consulate General of the Kingdom of Cambodia in Guangzhou were present. Lu Wei, Chairman of Angkor International Airport Investment (Cambodia) Co., Ltd., attended with the Cambodian delegation. Representatives from companies including Huawei and BYD, along with various business associations, also gathered to exchange views on investment policies and industrial opportunities.
The Cambodian delegation provided a comprehensive overview of Cambodia's latest investment policies, industrial layout, and business environment. In his remarks, H.E. Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol reviewed the deep foundations of China-Cambodia bilateral relations and elaborated on Cambodia's investment framework, geographical advantages, and industrial opportunities.
He noted that Cambodia offers a relatively open investment regime within ASEAN, allowing full foreign ownership, and continues to attract international investment through tax incentives and special economic zone support. The Cambodian government has established an inter-ministerial working group covering banking, taxation, and tourism to provide coordinated support for investment projects.
H.E. Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice Chairman of the CDC, delivers a keynote speech.
Infrastructure progress was also in focus. The Funan Techo Canal project is under construction and expected to be completed by 2028, connecting inland waterways with coastal deep-water ports to reduce transit times, lower costs, and cut carbon emissions. Logistics centers, special economic zones, and industrial new towns are planned along the route. A vocational training program aims to train 1.5 million young people to support manufacturing and emerging industries.
H.E. Mr. TY Nitor, Undersecretary of State delivers a welcome address.
Angkor International Airport, a flagship Belt and Road cooperation project, was featured with a designed annual capacity of 7 million passengers. As of August 2026, it had handled a cumulative total of 3.969 million passengers and opened 21 routes. Representatives from Huawei and BYD shared their experiences localizing digital infrastructure and new energy vehicles in Cambodia.
Nancy Zhang, Chief Communications Officer of Huawei Cambodia
Xiao Haiping, BYD Group President's Office Administrative Director
Zhang Zhihui, Deputy General Manager of Angkor International Airport Investment (Cambodia) Co., Ltd
Connecting China-Cambodia Industrial Opportunities
"China-Cambodia friendship has stood the test of time, delivering tangible benefits to both peoples, from infrastructure to livelihoods, from trade to logistics," Ms. Sun said. She noted that amid global supply chain restructuring, competition is shifting from between individual enterprises to between supply chains. Logistics connects not only goods but also global trends. As a leading global B2B logistics platform, GLA connects over 7,000 member enterprises across more than 170 countries, providing secure, one-stop international logistics solutions that help Chinese and Cambodian businesses collaborate more efficiently across the region.
GLA President Ms. Grace Sun delivers a keynote speech.
Ms. Grace Sun presents a commemorative gift to H.E. Sun Chanthol.
GLA's Deepening Engagement with Cambodia
GLA's engagement with Cambodia dates back to 2019, when the GLA Global Logistics Conference was first held in the country, establishing a starting point for China-Cambodia supply chain connectivity. In 2023, the China-Cambodia Cooperation Forum helped enterprises move from acquaintance to partnership. GLA later participated in the AFFA Annual Conference & General Meeting, contributing to regional logistics standards and efficiency. In June 2026, Ms. Sun delivered a keynote speech at the Cambodia Investment Seminar in Beijing, offering perspectives on bilateral cooperation from a global network standpoint.
In May 2026, H.E. Chhieng Pich, Under Secretary of State of Cambodia's Ministry of Public Works and Transport, attended the 14th GLA Global Logistics Conference in Shenzhen alongside over 2,000 logistics entrepreneurs from more than 130 countries.
H.E. Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol has visited GLA-hosted China-Cambodia Cooperation Forums on multiple occasions. In September 2026, GLA was again invited to the China-Cambodia Investment Forum and Gala Dinner, further strengthening its engagement with Cambodian government and business circles. Southeast Asia remains one of the most dynamic regions in global supply chains, and GLA's sustained commitment here reflects its evolution from network expansion to deeper regional integration. By connecting Chinese and Cambodian enterprise needs with global resources, GLA continues to drive regional cooperation toward practical outcomes.