Cambodia's $1.7bn Funan Techo Canal project, funded by China, sparks dispute with Vietnam over Mekong River dependency and potential environmental damage.
Cambodia's planned $1.7bn Funan Techo Canal, funded by China, has sparked a dispute with Vietnam as both countries rely on the Mekong River for their economies. The 180-km canal, part of China's Belt and Road Initiative, will link Phnom Penh to a coastal deep seaport, potentially creating 5m jobs. However, critics argue that the canal could disrupt the river's flow and ecosystem, causing environmental and economic damage.
June 02, 2024
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