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Cambodia’s Ambitious Canal Project: Changing Trade Routes and Regional Power Dynamics
Cambodia, traditionally reliant on Vietnam’s waterways for international trade, is embarking on a significant infrastructure project designed to establish its own trade routes. The Fanto Canal, spanning 180 kilometers, is currently under construction, aiming to connect Cambodia’s central regions to its southwestern coast. This initiative has become a source of national pride as Cambodia seeks to assert its independence in trade and reshape regional dynamics.