【环球网报道 记者 张晓雅】有关欧洲电视网歌唱大赛充斥“政治色彩”的讨论反复出现。         A man tries a sewing machine during an international industrial expo in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Aug. 15, 2026. A wide variety of advanced Chinese tech and manufacturing firms showcased cutting-edge machinery, automation, and innovative production solutions at a major international industrial exhibition here in Cambodia's capital. (Photo by Sovannara/Xinhua)A wide variety of advanced Chinese tech and manufacturing firms showcased cutting-edge machinery, automation, and innovative production solutions at a major international industrial exhibition here in Cambodia's capital.
The four-day expo, which runs from Thursday to Sunday, features more than 200 local and international exhibitors.
A significant portion of these participants comprises Chinese companies across four core sectors: machinery and automation, textiles and garments, plastics and rubber, and printing and packaging.
Organized by Yorkers Trade & Marketing Service Co., Ltd. in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation, the expo provided a platform to showcase emerging industrial technologies, foster business connections and support the modernization of Cambodia's manufacturing sector.
According to official ministry data, Cambodia had 3,357 operational factories as of July 2026. These facilities employ over 1.35 million workers, more than 70 percent of whom are women.
Total factory investment in the kingdom reached approximately 28 billion U.S. dollars, a 29 percent increase compared to the same period in 2025. Additionally, industrial production during the first half of 2026 was valued at over 9.8 billion dollars, including roughly 7.3 billion dollars in goods manufactured for export.
Cambodian Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation Hem Vanndy urged Cambodian enterprises to embrace advanced technologies to boost productivity, improve quality, and sharpen their competitive edge.
"Artificial intelligence, production-line automation, robotics, digital technologies and smart manufacturing are increasingly determining the competitiveness of nations," he said during the expo's opening ceremony on Thursday.
"Cambodia cannot remain outside this transformation," Vanndy said. "We must embrace new technologies to increase productivity, reduce costs, improve product quality and strengthen the competitiveness of our enterprises."
Chim Vinly, the expo's organizing staff member, said the exhibition plays a vital role in introducing innovative manufacturing technologies to Cambodia's garment sector, as attendees can explore a diverse range of advanced machinery designed to elevate production standards.
"Most exhibitors represent the textile and garment industries, with the majority being local and Chinese companies," he told Xinhua on Saturday.
"These advanced manufacturing tools have boosted productivity and modernized local production chains. In particular, they make work faster and more efficient," he added.
Vinly said the annual event plays a vital role in further expanding bilateral trade between China and Cambodia.
"Chinese investment is crucial to boosting Cambodia's economic growth and generating job opportunities for the local workforce," he said.
Bo Seyma, a mechanic at Kosin Sewing Machine Co., Ltd., which supplies Cambodian factories with equipment from the Shanghai-based Shang Gong Group, said the expo is vital for showcasing cutting-edge machinery to the local garment industry.
He said the Kosin company is promoting sewing, embroidery, button, and backstitching machines, along with other equipment, to factories in Cambodia.
"These industrial machines are in high demand, with numerous factories placing purchase orders with our company," he told Xinhua on Saturday.
Seyma said these advanced machines are high-quality and built to last.
"These machines accelerate production efficiency while effortlessly meeting customer demands," he said.
Thong Mengdavid, deputy director at the China-ASEAN Studies Center of the Cambodia University of Technology and Science, said that Cambodia, a country heavily dependent on textiles and garments, has seen its cooperation with China evolve from providing raw materials like fabrics and finished consumer goods toward technological cross-pollination.
This allows local Cambodian plant managers and entrepreneurs to evaluate high-grade machinery directly, he added.
"Integrating China's technology, machinery, and tools into Cambodian factories will address several challenges in the local economy, such as enhancing output per hour, reducing material waste caused by human error, and fostering skill development among the workforce," Mengdavid said.
    People look at sewing machines during an international industrial expo in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Aug. 15, 2026. A wide variety of advanced Chinese tech and manufacturing firms showcased cutting-edge machinery, automation, and innovative production solutions at a major international industrial exhibition here in Cambodia's capital. (Photo by Sovannara/Xinhua)
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二 | 综合“今日俄罗斯”（RT）、《以色列时报》及德媒报道，代表以色列参加2024年欧洲歌唱大赛的20岁女歌手伊登·戈兰(Eden Golan)被控参与“反乌克兰”宣传活动，上了乌克兰极右翼网站的“死亡名单”。不仅因牵涉俄乌冲突引发争论，她还因参赛和曲目等问题陷入与本轮巴以冲突有关的争议中。

伊登·戈兰5月11日参加本届欧洲电视网歌唱大赛决赛 图自RT

据RT介绍，“和平缔造者”（Mirotvorets）是一个乌克兰极右翼网站，上面列出了“基辅的敌人”，也被称为基辅的“死亡名单”。报道说，今年早些时候，在她赢得评审团和公众投票入选欧洲歌唱大赛后不久，就被添加到该名单中。然而直到本周她进入决赛之前，这一切并没有引起太大的注意。

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伊登·戈兰被乌克兰极右翼网站“和平缔造者”纳入“敌人名单” 图自“和平缔造者”网站

RT称，根据乌克兰网站说法，伊登·戈兰被控“故意侵犯乌克兰国境线”，“在乌克兰领土上进行非法商业活动”，试图“将对克里米亚的占领合法化”，以及参与“俄罗斯的反乌克兰宣传活动”。早在2016年，当戈兰12岁时，她参加了在克里米亚的一场比赛，并与一名俄罗斯歌手兼词曲作者合唱，那次表演是她被该乌克兰网站纳入名单的唯一“罪证”。

伊登·戈兰参赛还引发巴勒斯坦支持者的不满。《以色列时报》11日报道称，本周，数千名示威者涌向位于瑞典的主办城市马尔默，要求将以色列歌手踢出欧洲歌唱大赛。尽管她在表演时遭到观众嘘声，但最终还是进入决赛。

此外，综合《以色列时报》和德媒报道，伊登·戈兰的参赛歌曲《飓风》（Hurricane）原版本名为《十月雨》（October Rain），但组织者认为歌名太容易让人联想到去年10月7日哈马斯对以色列发起的袭击，要求修改歌名，歌曲最终改名为《飓风》。

欧洲电视网歌唱大赛被称为欧洲级别最高、举办时间最长的歌唱比赛之一，每年举办一次，每次都会吸引众多观众关注。早在今年大赛日期临近之际，一些欧洲国家就出现“如继续让以色列参赛，将抵制组织者欧洲广播联盟（EBU）”的声音。美国“政治新闻网”欧洲版2月报道称，1000多名瑞典音乐家联名给欧洲广播联盟致公开信，谴责以色列“在加沙人道主义灾难面前的虚伪”，并抵制其参赛。