Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed China's commitment to deepening relations with Thailand during a meeting with King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua in Beijing on November 15, 2025. The leaders reflected on Xi's landmark 2022 visit to Bangkok, which established new frameworks for bilateral cooperation.
"Our discussions three years ago laid the foundation for today's thriving partnership," Xi stated, recalling his 2022 meetings with the Thai royal family. The visit marked the first state visit by a Chinese leader to Thailand in over a decade and resulted in 12 signed agreements spanning trade, infrastructure, and cultural exchange.
Current negotiations focus on expanding the China-Thailand Free Trade Agreement and accelerating joint infrastructure projects under the Belt and Road Initiative. Bilateral trade reached $135 billion USD in 2024, with Thailand remaining China's second-largest ASEAN trading partner.
The meeting coincides with preparations for the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations in 2025. Analysts note strengthened agricultural and clean energy collaborations this year, particularly in electric vehicle production and smart farming technologies.
Cultural ties continue to flourish, with Chinese language programs in Thai schools expanding by 40% since 2022. Tourism statistics show 2.3 million Chinese visitors to Thailand in the first half of 2025, nearing pre-pandemic levels.
