US EditionChina Advocates Diplomatic Resolution for Cambodia-Thailand Border Dispute
THAILAND-CAMBODIA BORDER AREA, JUL 11 – China offers to mediate the 820-km border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia, emphasizing peaceful dialogue and impartiality after a Cambodian soldier was killed, escalating tensions since May.
- On July 10, 2025, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa in Kuala Lumpur, offering China's constructive role in easing Thailand-Cambodia border tensions.
- The recent border tensions, including a deadly gunfire exchange and Cambodia's request for International Court of Justice intervention last month, prompted China's call for peaceful dispute resolution.
- Wang reiterated China's neutral and fair stance, urged enhanced security against cross-border crimes, and emphasized the long-standing diplomatic relations and mutual trust between China, Thailand, and Cambodia.
- Wang said China is willing to support dialogue and de-escalation to restore stability early while Thailand valued China's balanced mediation and pledged bilateral dispute resolution with goodwill.
- This diplomatic engagement suggests ongoing efforts to maintain regional peace and cooperation as China and Thailand also celebrated 50 years of diplomatic ties and aim to deepen their shared future community.
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China Advocates Diplomatic Resolution for Cambodia-Thailand Border Dispute
China has encouraged Cambodia and Thailand to address their border dispute amicably, with an offer to mediate constructively. Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized peaceful neighborly relations at the ASEAN summit in Malaysia, urging tougher action against cross-border crimes. China's impartial stance seeks to safeguard Southeast Asia's interests.
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The Star Kuala LumpurChina says it is ready to assist in Thailand-Cambodia border dispute
BEIJING - China is ready to play a constructive role for the peaceful coexistence of Thailand and Cambodia, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said to his Thai counterpart according to his ministry.
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