Close ties prompt more Cambodians to master Chinese language

STORY: Close ties prompt more Cambodians to master Chinese language DATELINE: Feb. 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:06:43 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of people in the library 2. various of books donated by the Chinese Embassy in Cambodia 3. various of students in classroom and in library 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): YOU RONG, Student from Asia Euro University (AEU) 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): NEM SREANG, Student from Asia Euro University (AEU) 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Khmer): LIM MEAVLENG, Student from Asia Euro University (AEU) 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (Khmer): KONG TIFONG, Student from Asia Euro University (AEU) STORYLINE: A passion for Chinese language among Cambodians is on the rise as the two countries have enjoyed close ties in diverse spheres despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Learners said the huge influx of Chinese investors and tourists in recent years had motivated them to study Chinese and the language had made them easy to find good jobs. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): YOU RONG, Student from Asia Euro University (