Cambodian leader Hun Sen says son Hun Manet could become PM within weeks after expected election win

Hun Sen has been Cambodia's autocratic leader for almost 40 years but now plans to hand power to his son Hun Manet.
Hun Manet was educated at West Point in the US but his leadership is not expected to significantly shift Cambodia away from China.
The ruling party is set to easily win upcoming elections after banning the main opposition party from participating.
Hun Sen stated Hun Manet could become prime minister just 3-4 weeks after the election expected to extend the party's rule.
While Hun Manet's Western education has raised some hopes, China's influence limits prospects for real change in Cambodia.