World Business Report, Xi concludes regional tour in Cambodia hailing "ironclad friendship

World Business Report

Xi concludes regional tour in Cambodia hailing "ironclad friendship

April 18, 2025

26 minutes

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As President Xi concludes his tour of key East Asian exporting nations, Will Bain explores what deepening ties with Cambodia could mean for the region which also faces the threat of high US tariffs.

Also on the programme, the United States unveils plans to impose new port fees on Chinese-built and operated ships—part of a push to revive its domestic shipbuilding industry. China warns the move will disrupt supply chains and hurt global trade.

And we head to the European Alps, where a rare spring snowstorm has brought both chaos and celebration.