CHINA has expressed support for a ceasefire agreement signed on Saturday by Cambodia and Thailand, which ends the worst border clashes between the neighbouring South-East Asian nations in recent years.
Reuters reported today that the Chinese foreign ministry described the accord as evidence that dialogue and consultation are practical and effective tools for resolving complex disputes.
In a statement posted on the ministry’s website, China announced that Foreign Minister Wang Yi will meet his Cambodian counterpart Prak Sokhonn and Thailand’s Sihasak Phuangketkeow in Yunnan province on December 28 and 29. Military representatives from all three countries are also expected to attend.
China emphasised its readiness to continue providing a platform for dialogue and to facilitate more detailed and substantive communication between Cambodia and Thailand.
“China will play a constructive role in its own way to help Cambodia and Thailand consolidate the ceasefire, resume exchanges, rebuild political mutual trust, achieve a turnaround in relations and maintain regional peace,” the ministry said.
The latest ceasefire comes after weeks of intense clashes along the Cambodia-Thailand border, which saw the most severe fighting between the two countries in years.
China’s engagement underscores its interest in maintaining stability in the region and supporting mechanisms for peaceful conflict resolution.
By hosting high-level diplomatic and military meetings, Beijing aims to strengthen communication channels, encourage mutual trust, and prevent further escalation, signalling its commitment to playing a mediatory role in South-East Asian security matters. - December 28, 2025
