Independence Monument Photo Credit: Double-A Independence Monument The political situation in Cambodia after 1950 was controlled by these three forces, but no matter which one gained power, they all stood with Cambodian nationalism. Each party celebrates the long-standing Khmer culture and looks forward to restoring the glory of Angkor. They are all proud of the splendid ruins of Angkor. In order to stand out from these three forces, Sihanouk abdicated in 1955 after gaining the support of Western countries, and changed his father to be the head of state, and he devoted himself to secular politics and elections, and served as the prime minister.
The Cambodian people called Sihanouk "the prince's father" because they believed that Sihanouk led them out of the road to independence. Throughout the 1950s, Sihanouk was a leader in Cambodian politics. He promoted "Buddhist photo color correction services socialism" and safeguarded the interests of the royal family. On the political pedigree, he actually leans to the left, but he also suppresses the democratic parties who are also left-wing. In order to avoid the CPK and the Viet Cong behind him, he emphasized that he was a socialist. Although he is afraid of the CCP, he is friendly with the CCP.
He knows that China and Vietnam are in harmony with each other, and the CCP will support him when necessary. Facing another strong enemy, Thailand, he also chose to continue to cooperate with the United States and France, hoping to contain their strength. Sihanouk's neutral and peaceful approach also brought a brief period of peace to Cambodia in the 1960s, which was also the golden period of Cambodia's development in modern times. A large number of Westerners poured into Phnom Penh. They collected various intelligence about Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand in Phnom Penh, which also made Phnom Penh a little Paris in the East. Compared with the turmoil in Vietnam next door, Cambodia is singing and dancing.