Can Cambodia's farmers reap the benefit of China trade deal?
Fruits
Cambodia
China
Published Jul 6, 2021
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Country's fruit growers dream of rivaling garments as top export earner
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PHNOM PENH -- In early June, nine women in red gowns held platters of mangoes as Cambodian and Chinese dignitaries cut a red ribbon strung between the piles of tropical fruit. Concluded with the release of balloons, the ceremony at a wholesale market in Hebei Province marked the arrival of the first fresh Cambodian mangoes shipped directly to China. Initial demand was impressive, reported FreshPlaza, a produce industry outlet, which quoted market spokesman Yang Jianfei. "Everyone at the welcoming ceremony was amazed at the speed of sales," said Jianfei, noting the four fruit-laden shipping containers at the event were quickly emptied. The milestone reflects China's central role in Cambodia's agricultural sector, both as its largest market for produce and its biggest source of investment. But local growers, analysts and experts say the country has a long way to go if it hopes to fully capitalize on the promise of its farmland. The Cambodian government is keen to ramp up ...
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