Published: 31-Mar-12PHNOM PENH (Cambodia Herald) – Non-government organizations have various views about the current four-day visit of Chinese President Hu Jintao to Cambodia ahead of next week's ASEAN summit in Phnom Penh.
Some doubt Hu will discuss the South China Sea, a strategic area claimed in whole or in part by China, Taiwan and ASEAN members Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam.
"It will take time, tolerance and concessions to solve the problem of the China issue," said Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association President Thun Saray (pictured).
"Cambodia is just a coordinator," Thun Saray said. "The countries involved in the dispute should have joint ownership of the sea if concessions are not recognized."
Thun Saray expressed concern, however, over human rights and democracy in China and the risk that Cambodia could adopt similar policies as the two countries cooperate closely.
Independent analyst Chea Vannat said Cambodia is no different from other countries with which China is building ties, adding that Cambodia wants political and economic stability.
Silika Director Thida Khus said Hu's visit to Cambodia was good to deepen cooperation but said Cambodia had to prioritize ASEAN benefits.
Koy Koung, spokesman for Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, said Cambodia and China were good partners, with China provide assistance especially in the areas of irrigation and hydropower.
Some doubt Hu will discuss the South China Sea, a strategic area claimed in whole or in part by China, Taiwan and ASEAN members Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam.
"It will take time, tolerance and concessions to solve the problem of the China issue," said Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association President Thun Saray (pictured).
"Cambodia is just a coordinator," Thun Saray said. "The countries involved in the dispute should have joint ownership of the sea if concessions are not recognized."
Thun Saray expressed concern, however, over human rights and democracy in China and the risk that Cambodia could adopt similar policies as the two countries cooperate closely.
Independent analyst Chea Vannat said Cambodia is no different from other countries with which China is building ties, adding that Cambodia wants political and economic stability.
Silika Director Thida Khus said Hu's visit to Cambodia was good to deepen cooperation but said Cambodia had to prioritize ASEAN benefits.
Koy Koung, spokesman for Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, said Cambodia and China were good partners, with China provide assistance especially in the areas of irrigation and hydropower.
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