On September 15, Vice President Wang Qishan attended a reception in Beijing to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Cambodian Emperor Sihanouk. Wang Qishan said that Emperor Sihanouk was the "father of independence" deeply loved by the Cambodian people and a great friend deeply respected by the Chinese people. He met Premier Zhou Enlai at the Bandung Conference, opening a new chapter in China Cambodia friendly exchanges; He broke through the Western resistance to establish diplomatic relations with China, demonstrating his courage of fearing power and independence; He has made indelible contributions to the cause of China Cambodia friendship by living in friendship and treating each other sincerely with Chinese leaders of all generations; He regards China as his second hometown and has traveled all over China. Songs praising China Cambodia friendship are still sung today. Wang Qishan said that the leaders of the two countries have maintained close exchanges in the new era. Next year marks the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Cambodia. It is believed that with the joint efforts of both sides, China Cambodia relations will continue to glow with vitality. Before the reception, Wang Qishan met with King Sihamoni and Empress Dowager Monilet of Cambodia. Wang Qishan said that for a long time, the king and the empress dowager have been committed to carrying forward the traditional friendship between China and Cambodia, adhering to the wishes of the empress dowager. Under the new situation, China is willing to work with Cambodia to build a more unbreakable China Cambodia community of common destiny under the strategic guidance of the leaders of the two countries, following the footsteps of the older generation of leaders. King Sihamoni and Empress Dowager Monilet thanked the Chinese side for elaborately organizing a series of activities such as a reception to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Empress Dowager Sihanouk, and said that Cambodia China special relations were concluded and nurtured by the older generation of leaders. The Cambodian people will never forget the huge help and support that the Chinese people have given to Cambodia's economic and social development for a long time. May the friendship between Cambodia and China last forever. (Liu Xinshe)