Cambodia PM launches US$1.7 billion canal project to link Mekong to sea, calls it historic

Summary

• Cambodia’s Prime Minister launched a $1.7 billion canal project linking the Mekong River to the sea.
• The purpose of the project, funding sources, and impacts on the Mekong river are uncertain.
• This infrastructure project is seen as a significant national undertaking for political purposes.
• China may play a role in financing or supporting the construction of the canal.