At long last, Cambodia's Hun Sen set to achieve his dynastic dream

Dictator silences local critics with repression, and the West with 'China card'

20230704 Hun sen

Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen, also president of the ruling Cambodian People's Party, attends an election rally in Phnom Penh on July 1. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)

TORU TAKAHASHI, Nikkei senior staff writer

TOKYO -- With less than three weeks to go for the July 23 general election in Cambodia, the outcomes are all too predictable. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen had already taken action to ensure that his rule would continue long before the official campaign period kicked off on July 1.

Sponsored Content

About Sponsored ContentThis content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.