Six Cambodian primary school students have returned from a six-day study visit to China’s Yunnan province, where they explored Chinese culture, history and education as part of efforts to strengthen friendship and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.

The children, accompanied by a youth representative and three civil servants, visited educational and cultural sites from November 10 to 15, returning to Cambodia on Sunday.

The programme was organised with support from the Chinese Embassy in Cambodia to provide participants with firsthand experiences of China and promote mutual understanding among younger generations.

Dr Chea Munyrith, President of the Cambodian Chinese Evolution Researchers Association (CCERA), said it was the first time the association had worked with Chinese institutions and civil society organisations to organise such an exchange programme.

Participating organisations included the China International Cultural Exchange Foundation, Beijing Peaceland Foundation, Kunming Yundi for Behavior and Health Research Center, Binhai New Area Hexie Social Work Service Center, Yunnan Province Fuwai Cardiovascular Disease Hospital and Xinhua Bookstore.

Munyrith said giving Cambodian children, young people and civil servants opportunities to experience China firsthand was an effective way to promote mutual understanding, respect and friendship between the two countries.

Sopheap Emzana, 9, a student at Hun Sen Prey Toteung Primary School, which hosts the Second Lancang-Mekong Book House, expressed excitement and gratitude for the opportunity.

She said the visit allowed the six children to experience Chinese culture and daily life, including visiting the banks of the Lancang River, broadening their horizons and encouraging greater interest in Chinese language and culture among children in Khpob commune, Sa’ang district, Kandal province.

She added that the experience had also encouraged her parents to take greater interest in supporting her Chinese language studies.

Heng Kamsan, Deputy Director-General of the General Department of Heritage at the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts and head of the delegation, said the programme had strengthened exchanges between young Cambodian and Chinese readers while giving Cambodian children opportunities to learn about Chinese society.

He said participants could share their experiences with their families and communities, while the exchanges could also help introduce Cambodian culture and heritage to Chinese people and encourage more Chinese tourists to visit Cambodia.

The Lancang-Mekong Book Houses serve as reading and learning spaces while connecting education, culture and friendship between the two countries. The initiative aims to foster mutual understanding and lasting ties between younger generations through educational and cultural exchanges.

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