During a visit to a safety center in Preah Vihear province on Monday, Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wenbin announced that Beijing will continue providing humanitarian assistance to thousands of displaced Cambodian citizens. The aid, which includes food supplies, is intended to support those affected by border hostilities until they are able to return to their homes.
"We have always stood with the displaced people and will continue to provide support and assistance within our capabilities to improve their living conditions until they can return home," Ambassador Wang stated. He emphasized that the current hardships are temporary and expressed optimism regarding Cambodia's long-term stability under the leadership of the Cambodian government.
According to data from the Ministry of Interior, approximately 20,281 people remain displaced out of a total of 640,000 affected by the conflict. This group includes 10,331 women and 6,066 children. Ambassador Wang described China and Cambodia as "ironclad friends," noting that Beijing remains committed to supporting Cambodia's development and sovereignty.
The humanitarian situation has also drawn attention from international observers. Thomas Andrews, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia, recently conducted a field visit to the affected border regions. His observations included reports of damaged homes, destroyed infrastructure, and the presence of unexploded ordnance. Following his assessment, Andrews noted that under international law, displaced persons have the right to return to their homes safely and without obstruction.
Ambassador Wang previously met with Andrews on April 30 to discuss human rights, where he maintained that Cambodia’s record deserves international respect and expressed China's willingness to engage in dialogue based on mutual respect.
Source: Khmer Times
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