The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy ships Qi Jiguang and Yimengshan arrived in southwest Cambodia's Sihanoukville on Friday, starting a four-day goodwill visit to the country.
The ships in the Navy's Ship 83 (which is the bow number of Ship Qi Jiguang) fleet, which were carrying out an internship visit at high seas, docked at the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port pier at 10:00 local time amid a warm welcome.
More than 300 people, including staff members of the Chinese Embassy and Consulates in Cambodia, representatives of Chinese-funded institutions, overseas Chinese, and representatives of the Cambodian government and military, came to the pier to greet the vessels.
During the visit to Cambodia, the fleet commander will pay a visit to the governor of Sihanoukville province and the commander of the Royal Cambodian Navy, and to the Chinese Embassy in Cambodia for exchanges.
Representatives of officers and soldiers will visit local primary schools and local Chinese-funded enterprises and institutions, as well as participate in friendly sports competitions.
During the docking period, ships Qi Jiguang and Yimengshan will hold open ship events and deck receptions.
PLA Navy fleet arrives in Cambodia for goodwill visit
U.S. economic activity rose slightly in most districts, with three regions reporting no changes and one region experiencing a moderate decline, the U.S. Federal Reserve said in its Beige Book released on Thursday.
This indicates an improvement compared to the last three reporting periods, during which most regions reported little change in economic activity, according to the Beige Book.
It shows that the outlook for future activity is mildly optimistic, with most expecting slight to modest growth in the coming months.
Most banks reported that the consumer spending went up slightly over the holiday season, buoyed by strong spending from higher-income consumers. Employment was mostly unchanged in the most recent period, with eight of the twelve districts reporting no changes in hiring. Prices grew at a moderate rate across a large majority of districts, with only two districts reporting slight price growth, the survey said.
Cost pressures resulting from tariffs were a consistent theme across all districts, it said.
The Beige Book, officially known as the Summary of Commentary on Current Economic Conditions by Federal Reserve District, is a survey on economic conditions based on information collected from its 12 regional reserve banks. It is published eight times per year.
US economic activity shows moderate growth amid inflation pressure: Fed Beige Book
