Angkor's treasures shine in China

In April 2025, China and Cambodia issued a joint statement calling for the building of an all-weather China-Cambodia community with a shared future in the new era.

Both sides said the exhibition demonstrates how cultural cooperation between the two countries continues to deepen through practical exchanges.

Ly Vanna, secretary of state of Cambodia's Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, said at the opening ceremony that the exhibition serves as both a showcase of Cambodia's rich cultural heritage and a testament to the enduring ties between Cambodia and China.

Over the past three decades, China has played an important role in the restoration and preservation of Angkor's monuments, sharing conservation expertise and technologies with Cambodia, Ly said.

"This exhibition is more than an international showcase of cultural relics and art," he said. "It is a bridge of friendship linking the civilizations of Cambodia and China."

Yu Zhenlong, deputy director of the Shanxi Culture Relics Bureau, said exchanges between the two countries have evolved from the trade routes of the ancient Maritime Silk Road to modern cooperation in cultural heritage preservation.

He said the exhibition provides an opportunity to further expand collaboration in areas, including heritage conservation, artistic exchanges and professional training.