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Group 1 - The foundation ceremony for BYD's first passenger car factory in Cambodia took place in the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone, marking a significant milestone for the country's automotive industry [1][3] - The factory will cover an area of 12 hectares with a total investment of $32 million, focusing on the production of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), with an expected annual production capacity of 10,000 units starting in the fourth quarter of this year [1][3] - The establishment of the factory is expected to support Cambodia's transition to a green low-carbon economy and enhance the country's attractiveness for foreign investment, reflecting international investors' confidence in Cambodia's business environment [3] Group 2 - The Chinese ambassador to Cambodia highlighted that the factory's establishment is a significant achievement in China-Cambodia economic cooperation, marking the first production project of a Chinese automotive brand in Cambodia [3] - The project is anticipated to accelerate Cambodia's industrialization process and strengthen the cooperation between China and Cambodia in supply chain development, contributing to the construction of the "Industrial Development Corridor" [3] - Local officials expressed gratitude for the factory's contribution to economic development, which is expected to improve the living standards of the Cambodian people and enhance the investment appeal of Sihanoukville province [3]