STORY: Chinese-built bridge project in Cambodia starts underwater work
SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 29, 2024
DATELINE: Nov. 30, 2024
LENGTH: 0:01:16
LOCATION: KANDAL, Cambodia
CATEGORY: SOCIETY

SHOTLIST:
1. various of the bridge project
2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): SOK KHNA, Resident in Kandal province
3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): KHAT VICHARA, Resident in Kandal province

STORYLINE:

A Chinese-built bridge project across Mekong River in Cambodia started underwater work on Friday in the southeastern part of the capital Phnom Penh.

The 1.6-kilometer-long concrete bridge, along with a 2.1-kilometer-long connecting road, will be built by the China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC). The construction is expected to be completed in 48 months.
   
The bridge project links Kean Svay and Lvea Aem districts in Kandal province.
   
Locals expressed optimism about the benefits the bridge will bring, including improved travel efficiency and reduced costs.
   
SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): SOK KHNA, Resident in Kandal province
"This bridge project is very important for people to travel and to communicate with each other. More importantly, people will be able to travel across the bridge free of charge, which helps reduce poverty."

SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): KHAT VICHARA, Resident in Kandal province
"When this bridge is constructed, it will surely provide a lot of advantages to me and other passengers, facilitating our travel, reducing our expenses, and saving our time. I would like to thank the Chinese company for constructing this bridge."

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kandal, Cambodia.
(XHTV)