Cambodia starts to upgrade national road with funds from China

STORY: Cambodia starts to upgrade national road with funds from China DATELINE: Jan. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:10 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of National Road 7 in Cambodia 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): SORN SITHA, Resident along National Road 7 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): ENG SOKHON, Soft drink seller along National Road 7 4. various of National Road 7 in Cambodia STORYLINE: Cambodia on Monday broke ground for the expansion and upgrading of National Road 7 to cope with rising traffic flows and cargo transport. The road is being developed by China Road and Bridge Corporation under a loan from China. The 45.48-km road, stretching from the Skun Market roundabout to the Kizuna Bridge roundabout in Kampong Cham town, will be upgraded and expanded from two to four lanes. Local residents expect the upgraded road will bring more convenience to their daily life. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): SORN SITHA, Resident along National Road 7 "I hope that when this road is built, it will be easy to travel a