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Wang Yi’s visit signals China’s desire to engage with South-east Asia’s new and incoming leaders

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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen (right) with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh, on Aug 13.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen (right) with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh on Aug 13.

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On Sunday, a week before stepping down, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen welcomed Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Phnom Penh.

On the same day, the visiting Chinese envoy held separate talks with incoming premier Hun Manet, capping off a four-day,

three-nation visit

to reinforce key partnerships within South-east Asia.

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