The file photo taken on Aug. 18, 2004 shows Cambodia's King Norodom Sihanouk being interviewed by Chinese media. Norodom Sihanouk has abdicated, Norodom Ranarith, president of the Cambodian National Assembly, announced in Phnom Penh on Oct. 7, 2004. The king said in a statement that he decided to retire because of old age and health.