[Explanation] The Cambodian Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (hereinafter referred to as the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone), which was jointly built by Chinese and Cambodian enterprises, has gone through more than 10 years. The Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone is currently the largest and most employed special economic zone in Cambodia.
In 2021, the total import and export volume of Xigang Special Administrative Region exceeded 2.2 billion US dollars, a year-on-year increase of 42%, and handed over a dazzling transcript under the epidemic.
Recently, the reporter walked into the Xigang Special Zone and listened to the general manager Cao Jianjiang telling the story of the Xigang Special Zone.
[Concurrent] Cao Jianjiang, General Manager of Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone Co., Ltd.
Our Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone has always insisted on industry.
Those who come to our special zone for investment and construction are basically based on the real economy.
Our total economic volume has accounted for more than 50% of the entire Westport Province.
In the words of the governor, our Westport Special Administrative Region is the engine of the economy of Sihanoukville.
[Explanation] Up to now, more than 170 enterprises from China, Southeast Asia, Europe and the United States and other countries and regions have settled in the Westport Special Administrative Region, creating nearly 30,000 local jobs.
The development of Xigang Special Zone has greatly stimulated local employment, and tens of thousands of local people have realized their life value on this platform.
Today, it is known as the "golden rice bowl" of the local people.
[Concurrent] Cao Jianjiang, General Manager of Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone Co., Ltd.
In Poreno County, where we are located, 70% of households now work in our District.
What used to be a small fishing village is now one of the wealthiest places in the area.
[Concurrent period] Chen Xiuli, an employee of a company settled in the Westport Special Administrative Region
We used to have small rooms (houses), but now we have built a bigger house.
Then my dad used to ride a motorcycle and now he bought a car.
[Explanation] The significance of the development of the Westport Special Administrative Region is more than that.
Cao Jianjiang said that in the future, the Westport SAR will further effectively link the economic and trade relations between China and Cambodia, and play an active role in deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Cambodia.
[Concurrent] Cao Jianjiang, General Manager of Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone Co., Ltd. We will focus on high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road", high standards, people's livelihood, and sustainable development goals.
Promote the construction of the upgraded version 2.0 of the Westport Special Zone with high quality.
Improve living, entertainment, education, medical and other supporting service facilities.
Promote the integration of production and education, operate China-Cambodia Friendship Polytechnic Institute and Westport Business School in the special zone, and provide talent support for the industrial development of the special zone.
Implement the integration of corporate development and social responsibility, and take root in the local area with the concept of win-win for all parties.
Increase the sense of gain of the local people, contribute to the development of the local economy, and add glory to the China-Cambodia friendship.
Responsible editor: [Ye Pan]