The fourth China-Cambodia high-level think tank forum opened in Phnom Penh on Monday.
More than 100 experts and scholars from Chinese and Cambodian think tanks and academic circles held in-depth discussions on a wide range of topics including regional cooperation, economic corridor construction, tourism cooperation and people-to-people exchanges.
They said the in-depth advance in the building of the China-Cambodia community with a shared future has accumulated valuable experience for building a community with a shared future for neighboring countries and for mankind.
They noted that the China-Cambodia relations have set a fine example of friendly coexistence and cooperation in the face of rising protectionism.
Fourth China-Cambodia high-level think tank forum opens in Phnom Penh
China completed a key step in launching into water a cutting-edge, high-speed submersible unmanned surface vessel, the "Blue Whale," in Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province, on Monday.
The launch marks a significant breakthrough in China's marine technology and indicates a major step forward in the development of intelligent ocean equipment.
With its scheduled operational debut in 2026, the vessel boasts versatility that enables rapid response to emergencies and efficient application in meteorology, underwater mapping, photography, water sampling, and infrastructure inspections like submarine cable maintenance.
The "Blue Whale" vessel is developed to operate both above and below water. It can reach surface speeds of 36 knots, dive to avoid extreme weather such as typhoons and remain submerged in static suspension for over a month, according to Zhuhai Yunzhou, one of the co-developers.
Construction of the vessel's engineering model started in June 2024, and the process involved pressure-resistant welding, hull assembly, and equipment installation.
The final phases will include internal debugging, mooring trials, and further sea tests before completion.
China launches cutting-edge high-speed submersible unmanned vessel
