Dar es Salaam, April 17 -- CAMBODIA: CAMBODIA is a key political ally and trading partner for China in Asia. Xi is expected to meet Cambodian Prime Minster Hun Manet as the two countries celebrate 67 years of diplomatic ties.

Chinas President Xi Jinping arrived in Cambodia on Thursday, as the Chinese leader bolsters ties with regional allies amid a trade threat from US President Donald Trumps administration.

Xi was greeted by Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni upon his arrival in the Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh.

Xis presence was met with fanfare after he got off the Air China plane, with people waving Cambodian and Chinese flags and holding portrait photos of the two leaders.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet ...