Hun Sen's personal interest in reviving Cambodia's ethnic Chinese community likely grew from a combination of economic and personal factors. Economically, Hun Sen was convinced by 1990 that only capitalism could bring development to Cambodia.
Read moreExcerpt: China's Cambodia Strategy, Paul Marks (2000)
Lanmei Airlines is a low-cost carrier based in Cambodia which commenced operations in September 2017.
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