In the regular press conference of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China on February 6th, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun answers the question from the Global Times and reaffirms China's position on the relationship with Cambodia.

The journalist of Global Times asks, "A handful of we-media accounts recently posted groundless remarks that Cambodian leaders are choosing sides between China and the U.S. and that major cooperation projects between China and Cambodia are stalling. What’s your comment?"

Guo indicates, "These remarks on Cambodia are purely groundless smears and deliberate vilification."

Then, Guo reaffirms, "China and Cambodia are iron-clad friends supporting each other and sharing weal and woe. This time-honored friendship was cultivated by the older generation of leaders of both countries, and has stood the test of the changing international landscape. It serves the fundamental interests of both countries and peoples, has strong vibrancy and promising prospects of development, and can never be weakened or undermined by any force. China and Cambodia see each other as the most trustworthy friend and the most reliable partner, and always firmly support each other’s core interests. This is the defining feature of China-Cambodia relations and also serves as the foundation of the time-tested friendship between the two countries."

(Source: Ministry of the Foreign Affairs of China)