Xi Jinping congratulates Cambodia on 73rd Independence Day
Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a message to King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia on the 73rd anniversary of the country's independence. Xi praised Cambodia's progress and pledged continued support, emphasising the building of a China-Cambodia community with a shared future.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent a congratulatory message to King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia on the 73rd anniversary of the country's independence, state media reported on 9 November 2026.
In his message, Xi noted that Cambodia had achieved steady economic and social development, with continuous improvements in the living standards of its people and a growing international and regional influence. Xi said China, as a “close ironclad friend”, was delighted by these developments and would continue to firmly support Cambodia in maintaining national stability, upholding its independent path and realising development and rejuvenation.
Xi stressed that China attaches great importance to its relations with Cambodia and expressed his willingness to work with King Sihamoni to deepen and solidify the building of a new-era all-weather China-Cambodia community with a shared future. He said such efforts would bring greater benefits to the peoples of both countries and make positive contributions to peace, stability and prosperity in the region and the world.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang also sent a separate congratulatory message to Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on the occasion of the 73rd Independence Day.
Cambodia celebrates its independence from France on 9 November each year. The messages from Beijing underscore the continued close ties between China and Cambodia, which have been strengthened in recent years through infrastructure projects, trade and diplomatic cooperation.