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This Week in Asia: August 11, 2023
The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.
Cambodia Unveils Youthful New Cabinet Ahead of Power Transition
By Sebastian Strangio
As expected, the line-up of ministers, who will be sworn in along with Prime Minister Hun Manet on August 22, includes many close relations of high-ranking CPP officials.
How Will China’s Relations With Cambodia Fare Under PM Hun Manet?
By Chhengpor Aun
Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Cambodia this weekend in order to secure the support of the country’s more youthful leadership.
Cambodia’s King Officially Appoints Hun Manet Prime Minister
By Sebastian Strangio
The 45-year-old son of long-serving Prime Minister Hun Sen will take office on August 22, pending a parliamentary vote of confidence.
Cambodia’s Hun Sen Says He Will Remain Power Behind the Throne
By Sebastian Strangio
The outgoing leader said that he may be obliged to retake the prime ministership in the event of instability or in-fighting.
Incoming Cambodian PM Hun Manet Burdened With Human Trafficking Challenge
By Luke Hunt
As the country's leader prepared to hand over power to his son, Indonesian police made arrests connected to an Cambodia-based organ harvesting ring.
Re-centering Cambodian Interests in the Ream Naval Base Debate
By Kathrin Reed
Much discussion about China's role in the refurbishment of the base has overlooked Phnom Penh's own economic and security imperatives.
How Will Cambodia’s Incoming Leader Affect the Country’s Foreign Relations?
By Sebastian Strangio
China will be the main benefactor of the Hun Manet administration, while relations with the Western democracies will remain fraught.
Cambodian Naval Base to Test Hun Manet’s Relations With Washington
By Luke Hunt
Satellite images confirm China-backed Ream upgrade is almost complete.
Missing in Action? Australia’s Muted Response to Cambodia’s Autocratic Turn
By Anna Verney
Australian officials played an important role in creating the country’s democratic system, but have been puzzlingly silent as Prime Minister Hun Sen has leveled it to its foundations.
Cambodian PM Says He Will Step Down in 3 Weeks and His Son Will Succeed Him
By Sopheng Cheang
Hun Sen says that will relinquish the prime ministership on August 22, after more than 38 years in power.
Cambodia Hunting Down Opposition Activists Who Advocated Spoiling Ballots
By Sebastian Strangio
Despite winning 120 of the 125 seats in parliament, the ruling CPP is cracking down on even minor gestures of dissent.