Married a Cambodian daughter-in-law!, Chinese guy building an airport abroad
Jointly building the "the Belt and Road" initiative
On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the proposal
Changjiang Daily dispatched more than 20 journalists
Entering 18 countries
On site for over 20 projects
Visiting Wuhan's "Road Builders"
How to benefit the "the Belt and Road"
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Changjiang Daily reporter travels to 18 countries
Witness more than 20 projects benefiting the "the Belt and Road"
June 15th
Changjiang Daily reporter in Cambodia
New Phnom Penh International Airport Project Department
Encounter a Chinese Cambodian couple by chance
They became acquainted with a Chinese song
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Cambodian girl falls in love with Chinese guy
The new Phnom Penh International Airport project in Cambodia was constructed by China Construction Third Engineering Bureau Co., Ltd. and started construction in 2020. Chinese engineer Liu Xiaoxian and Cambodian girl Man Yuliang are both employees of this project. Liu Xiaoxian is engaged in civil engineering design, and Man Yuliang is the project installation material officer.
Chinese Cambodian couple Liu Xiaoxian and Man Yuliang. Photo by journalist Xiao Xi
In 2021, at a project gathering, Cambodian girl Man Yuliang performed a Chinese song "Hair Like Snow" on stage. Liu Xiaoxian was moved by the song and said, "I didn't expect her Chinese singing to be so beautiful. In that moment, my heart" pounded ", and fate came unexpectedly."
After the party, Liu Xiaoxian asked Man Yuliang for advice on English and Cambodian, and also shared life in China with her. This enthusiastic Chinese young man deeply attracted Manyuliang, and she was also full of longing for China. On October 22, 2022, the two got married. In Handan, Hebei, Man Yuliang personally cooked self-taught Chinese cuisine, which was highly praised by her Chinese mother-in-law.
Airport project signal tower. Photo by journalist Xiao Xi
Young Cambodian people learning Chinese
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Job seeking can earn extra points
"I have loved watching Chinese TV dramas and listening to Chinese songs since I was young. Cambodia has many Chinese projects, and many Chinese people are starting businesses here. Learning Chinese well can earn me extra points when I look for a job," Manyuliang said proudly.
Chinese Cambodian couple Liu Xiaoxian and Man Yuliang. Photo by journalist Xiao Xi
Manyuliang, who is proficient in Chinese, English, and the three languages of Cambodia, has become a communication link in the company. She is outgoing and hardworking, and can get along well with both Chinese and local employees. "I not only learned the ability to settle down in Chinese companies, but also gained a happy family."
Manyuliang said that her home is located in the city of Dacmao, where the project is located. "In recent years, the road from Phnom Penh to Dakmao has widened, with more cars and people, making it increasingly prosperous. Especially many young people have found jobs here."
Manyuliang believes that after the completion of this new international airport, more people from different countries will come to Cambodia for tourism or business. She believes that tomorrow will be better and better.
"Built in China"
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Very popular in Cambodia
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New Phnom Penh International Airport is the largest airport under construction in Cambodia.
This summer, a reporter from Changjiang Daily saw more than 100 Chinese employees and over 600 Cambodian employees working intensively on site, with machines roaring and various welding sounds intertwined. At present, the main structure of the airport project has been completed; The preliminary decoration of the roof construction is being completed.
Overall rendering after project completion. Provided by China Construction Third Engineering Bureau
This is another benchmark project on the "the Belt and Road". After the completion of the new Phnom Penh International Airport, it will greatly alleviate the operational pressure on Cambodia's airport, further attract international tourists, and may become a world hub for Cambodia under new development opportunities in the future.
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Reported by special correspondent Xu Jia and correspondent Yao Zhipeng in Phnom Penh