In a significant diplomatic engagement on Friday, April 24, 2026, China and Thailand moved to deepen their strategic partnership. The meeting between Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi highlighted the commitment of both nations to strengthen alignment and enhance cooperation across a range of sectors, from economy to security.
Facing what both leaders described as a turbulent international situation, the discussions underscored the importance of bilateral ties. Prime Minister Anutin reiterated Thailand's firm adherence to the one-China policy and expressed a willingness to work with China to implement the consensus reached by the two heads of state.
'Thailand is ready to work with China to resolutely combat online gambling and telecommunications fraud to further make the friendship between Thailand and China rooted in people's hearts,' Anutin said during the meeting. He also extended gratitude for China's unremitting efforts in helping properly resolve the border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, expressing hope for China's continued constructive role.
For his part, Wang Yi, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, emphasized that China is a reliable and dependable strategic partner of Thailand. He noted that the saying 'China and Thailand are one family' has a solid public opinion and social foundation and is showing even broader prospects.
Wang stated that China is willing to deepen mutual respect, trust, and support with Thailand, and to carry forward traditional friendship. He expressed China's readiness to expand cooperation with Thailand in new energy, infrastructure construction, agriculture, and other fields, promoting the building of a more stable, prosperous, and sustainable China-Thailand community with a shared future.
'China is willing to continue to build a platform for the two sides to engage in dialogue, rebuild mutual trust and improve relations,' Wang said, referring to China's role as a common friend of Thailand and Cambodia.
The meeting marks a step forward in China-Thailand relations, with both sides committing to concrete actions that will not only benefit their bilateral ties but also contribute to regional stability and development.
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