I must note, however, one serious error that might imply we are not as independent as we are. I would like to point out that the only financial assistance we receive from Japanese organizations comes in the form of advertising. We have never solicited, received nor accepted any cash from anyone.
All financial income is derived from advertising and circulation.
Funds donated to these foundations are used only to support a charity hospital, orphanage and training programme at the University of Phnom Penh. The Cambodian government has not recognized Cambodia Daily as an NGO, and so it does not derive any benefit that may come from such status. But that's it. This keeps us totally independent and able to print the news without fear or favour. Nevertheless, I wish that you had made more explicit the fact that the Kuomintang's economic policy has been driven substantially by considerations of election results.