On June 7, 2026, the General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia (GDCE) announced the signing of a Mutual

On June 7, 2026, the General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia (GDCE) announced the signing of a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) under the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) program with the General Administration of Customs of China (GAC). According to the announcement, AEO-certified operators in either country would receive preferential treatment in the other, including reduced physical inspection rates and priority clearance. As of now, China's customs authority has not published the official statement or the agreement text on its website, so operational details and the effective date should be considered preliminary.

China is Cambodia's second-largest trading partner, with bilateral trade exceeding USD 10 billion in 2025. The AEO program is a global standard promoted by the World Customs Organization (WCO) to enhance supply chain security and facilitate legitimate trade. China has signed MRAs with over 40 countries; Cambodia now joins this network, strengthening its integration into global value chains. The agreement aligns with the China-Cambodia Free Trade Agreement in effect since 2022.