In a fresh diplomatic push to ease tensions between Cambodia and Thailand, China hosted an informal trilateral meeting in Shanghai on Wednesday, bringing together Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong and representatives from both Southeast Asian nations.
The meeting was held against the backdrop of a fragile ceasefire along the Cambodia-Thailand border. According to Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun, the discussions took place in a spirit of openness and mutual understanding, with both parties reaffirming their commitment to maintaining the ceasefire. They also expressed appreciation for China’s continued role in easing regional tensions.
China has remained actively engaged since the onset of the border conflict. Foreign Minister Wang Yi has held separate dialogues with the foreign ministers of both Cambodia and Thailand, as well as the ASEAN Secretary-General. The Chinese Foreign Ministry has also launched several rounds of shuttle diplomacy and dispatched its special envoy for Asian affairs twice to mediate between the two countries.
China’s efforts align with its broader Global Security Initiative, which promotes dialogue-driven, regionally-led solutions to conflicts. Beijing has repeatedly expressed its support for ASEAN’s central role in resolving the crisis and has maintained close coordination with Malaysia, the current ASEAN chair. China also sent representatives to the Cambodia-Thailand leaders’ meeting held earlier in Kuala Lumpur.
Guo stressed that China has no self-serving interests in the conflict and is committed to working with regional partners to ensure long-term peace and stability. The trilateral meeting in Shanghai is the latest step in China’s constructive engagement to consolidate the ceasefire and build momentum for a political resolution through ASEAN-led diplomacy.
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