A report from the Development Council of Cambodia (CDC) shows that China has become the largest source of foreign investment in Cambodia, accounting for nearly 50% of the total investment in 2024. 

According to data from the Cambodia Development Council (CDC), the total amount of foreign direct investment from China reached 34.25 billion US dollars, accounting for 49.83% of the total registered capital of 690 million US dollars. The report shows that domestic investors in Cambodia and Vietnam rank second and third, with investment proportions of 33.81% and 8.11%, respectively. Other investors come from South Korea, Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, Canada, and the United Kingdom.  

Lin Xing, Vice President of the Cambodian Chamber of Commerce, stated that the Cambodia China Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA) and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) have provided more impetus for bilateral trade between Cambodia and China, attracting new investment. The report points out that investment projects are diversified, involving multiple fields such as manufacturing, real estate, tourism, and infrastructure development.   

Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice Chairman of the Cambodian Development Council, Sun Chan to, recently attributed this sharp growth to peace, political and macroeconomic stability, better legal frameworks and regulations, and the growth of the Cambodian economy. Sun Zhantuo said that the Royal Government of Cambodia has been actively addressing the difficulties and challenges faced by the private sector for domestic and foreign investors. Sun Zhantuo explained, "Investment laws, skilled labor, trade preference programs, and the newly launched investment approval system allow for one click approval of investment projects, making the investor process faster and simpler, and are catalysts for attracting new investment

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