Phnom Penh, July 18, 2025 — Three leading Chinese environmental technology companies are exploring potential investments in Cambodia following a high-level meeting with H.E. Dr. Eang Sophalleth, Minister of Environment, on Tuesday afternoon.
The visiting delegation included representatives from Toyon Energy Co., Ltd., JingLV Environment Co., Ltd., and Shun Yu Water Co., Ltd., all publicly listed firms in China with significant experience in wastewater treatment, solid waste management, and plastic recycling. The visit was led by Mr. Ding Yongjun, President of Morgan Group in Cambodia.
During the meeting, the companies presented their latest technologies and innovations in waste and water management, expressing strong interest in entering Cambodia’s growing environmental sector. They sought clarity on the country’s regulatory frameworks and explored opportunities for investment, technology transfer, and local partnerships.
Minister Eang Sophalleth welcomed the delegation and acknowledged their interest as a positive sign of growing environmental cooperation between Cambodia and China. He attributed Cambodia’s attractiveness to its peaceful investment climate and the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet.
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“Our doors are open to companies that align with the Royal Government’s circular environmental policy,” the Minister stated. “We welcome innovative, sustainable solutions that help us reduce plastic and solid waste, improve public health, and keep our air and water clean.”
He informed the delegation that Cambodia is actively working to develop short-, medium-, and long-term strategies for solid waste management, including modern, energy-efficient recycling and incineration technologies. The Ministry is particularly interested in solutions that are cost-effective and energy-saving, with a strong focus on urban wastewater treatment systems capable of producing clean, reusable water.
The Minister highlighted that approximately 11 million Cambodians, including students, have already pledged to reduce the use of plastic bags, underscoring the country’s grassroots commitment to environmental reform.
The three Chinese companies—based in Anhui Province—bring more than two decades of experience in turning solid and plastic waste into reusable products and energy, as well as in deploying energy-efficient wastewater treatment technologies that generate clean water.
Minister Sophalleth noted that the presence of these firms in Cambodia could play a meaningful role in achieving the nation’s green growth targets, while further deepening the “ironclad friendship” between China and Cambodia.
The Chinese delegation expressed appreciation for the government’s clear environmental vision and signaled interest in conducting feasibility studies and pilot projects in collaboration with Cambodian counterparts.
This meeting marks a significant step forward in Cambodia’s efforts to attract responsible, future-ready investment into its environmental infrastructure, and reflects a growing trend of Chinese firms looking to expand their global footprint in sustainable development.
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