China has welcomed recent diplomatic breakthroughs between Cambodia and Thailand, praising their commitment to implementing a ceasefire agreement along their shared border. A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson described Thursday’s Extraordinary Meeting of the Cambodia-Thailand General Border Committee in Malaysia as “a critical step toward lasting peace,” emphasizing Beijing’s support for regional stability.
The meeting, which built on a July 28 consensus between Cambodian and Thai leaders, established new mechanisms for monitoring and enforcing the ceasefire. “The de-escalation along the border proves dialogue and consultation are the right path to resolving disputes,” the spokesperson stated, reaffirming China’s “just and fair” role in supporting peaceful resolutions.
Analysts note the development aligns with the “ASEAN Way” of conflict resolution, prioritizing consensus and non-interference. China pledged to continue facilitating dialogue, underscoring its strategic interest in a stable Southeast Asia amid broader economic integration efforts.
This progress comes as a relief to border communities and investors monitoring the region, where tensions have occasionally disrupted trade routes. The ceasefire framework could bolster cross-border cooperation, offering new opportunities in agriculture and infrastructure sectors.
