Cambodia–China ties & investment: Prime Minister Hun Manet wrapped up talks in Beijing with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, with both sides pledging to deepen cooperation across energy, manufacturing, digital economy and AI, while Chinese firms signaled interest in Cambodia including Haier’s plan for a tablet assembly plant. World AI Conference spotlight: At the 2026 World AI Conference in Shanghai, Xi Jinping pushed for “AI for benefit, AI for all” and warned against “overstretching” national security in AI, with Cambodia’s PM among the leaders attending and the conference backing global AI governance principles. Education & youth skills: Cambodia sent 30 officials and teachers to an India ITEC training on integrating AI into STEM education, aiming to boost educators’ digital skills and classroom-ready AI tools. Travel access: Cambodia published a 2026 visa-free list for citizens of nine Southeast Asian countries—six get up to 30 days, while Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar are limited to 14 days. Media literacy & social harmony: Cambodia’s Ministry of Information urged students and youth to share responsible, truthful content online as part of its “Say No to Fake News” campaign, linking misinformation to national security and stability. Heritage & culture in the spotlight: Angkor-related reporting highlighted tighter costume rules to protect heritage, while Cambodia also participated in a Yunnan forum to strengthen media cooperation. Sports (women’s football): Cambodia’s women’s national team topped AFF Women’s Cup Group B and set up a semi-final against Laos, aiming for a second straight final. Border conflict & rights: A tuk-tuk driver was jailed for four years over a social media post tied to the Thailand border conflict, underscoring the risks of online incitement. Scam-city humanitarian angle: A Catholic Church official described Cambodia’s “scam cities” as a hidden humanitarian crisis alongside border displacement, calling attention to trafficking and forced exploitation.