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Cambodia canal's impact on Mekong questioned after China signs deal • Apr. 22, 2025, 8:43 PM ET (Reuters)
China and Cambodia ink deal for massive canal project that has raised environmental concerns • Apr. 19, 2025, 7:56 AM ET (ABC News (U.S.))
China and Cambodia agree on financing for a 94-mile canal linking the Mekong to the Gulf of Thailand • Apr. 18, 2025, 6:14 AM ET (The Star)

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Tower Bridge over the Thames River in London, England. Opened in 1894. Remains an Important Traffic Route with 40,000 Crossings Every Day.
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water glass on white background. (drink; clear; clean water; liquid)
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