Cambodian minister advocates heritage-conscious modernization
By Zhao Ruixue in Qufu, Shandong |
chinadaily.com.cn |
Updated: 2025-07-10 16:00
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At the opening ceremony of the 11th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations on July 9, Chhem Kieth Rethy, senior minister of the Royal Government of Cambodia, delivered a thought-provoking speech.
He said that modernization should not come at the cost of forgetting our roots. Instead, responsible modernization relies on remembering our identity, heritage, and values and letting past and present civilizations guide us.
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