CMG program "The Classic Quotes by Xi Jinping" aired on Cambodian TV

The Khmer-language version of "The Classic Quotes by Xi Jinping," a multilingual TV program produced by China Media Group (CMG) that features quotes from ancient Chinese classics referenced by Chinese President Xi Jinping in his speeches and writings, began airing on Cambodian TV on Thursday.

The program, which coincides with President Xi's state visit to the country beginning on Thursday, was launched at a ceremony on the same day.

The program focuses on environmental protection, cultural heritage and innovation, and cross-cultural exchanges. It aims to foster mutual understanding among civilizations.

By presenting these concepts from a global perspective, the show seeks to emphasize the cultural foundation of Chinese modernization, making Chinese culture, wisdom and spirit more accessible and relatable to audiences worldwide.

Cambodian People's Party President and Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen sent a congratulatory letter to the program launch, which said that under the guidance and support of the leaders of both Cambodia and China, bilateral relations between the two countries have entered the best period in history.

He expressed the hope that the program will deepen friendship and help promote exchanges, while also providing insights into addressing the global challenges that face all humanity.

Neth Pheaktra, Cambodian Minister of Information, Phoeurng Sackona, Cambodian Minister of Culture and Fine Arts, Huot Hak, Cambodian Minister of Tourism, and other Cambodian officials attended the launch event.

Attendees said they hoped the program would inspire people from both countries to share each other's rich and diverse cultures, further enhancing the friendship between Cambodia and China.

Over 20 Cambodian media outlets, including Jian Hua Daily, Agence Kampuchea Presse, National Television of Kampuchea and Fresh News, promoted the program in the week ahead of its broadcast.

Cambodia is the last leg of Xi's current five-day, three-nation Southeast Asia tour, which also included state visits to Vietnam and Malaysia.

The U.S. dollar weakened in late trading on Wednesday.

The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, fell 0.32 percent to 99.648 at 1900 GMT.

In late New York trading, the euro was up to 1.1607 dollars from 1.1523 dollars in the previous session, and the British pound climbed to 1.3324 dollars from 1.3189 dollars in the previous session.

The U.S. dollar bought 158.82 Japanese yen, lower than 158.95 Japanese yen in the previous session. The U.S. dollar decreased to 0.7931 Swiss francs from 0.8008 Swiss francs, and it was down to 1.3895 Canadian dollars from 1.3937 Canadian dollars. The U.S. dollar slipped to 9.3935 Swedish kronor from 9.4895 Swedish kronor.