Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SSEZ). /People’s Daily Photo

It was 10 years ago that the SSEZ, dubbed as the Cambodian counterpart to China’s Shenzhen SEZ, was established by the two countries in the port city of Sihanoukville. /People’s Daily Photo

The city is now famous for its white-sand beaches and sea views and its economic development over the last decade. /People’s Daily Photo

As a state-backed economic zone, the SSEZ has attracted more than 100 enterprises from China and other countries. /People’s Daily Photo

As of 2017, it has also created over 16,000 jobs, and exists as a model of China-Cambodia cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative. /People’s Daily Photo

What will the SSEZ be like in the next 10 years? /People’s Daily Photo