Foreign ministers from China, Cambodia, and Thailand concluded a landmark trilateral meeting on December 29, 2025, in Yuxi City, Yunnan Province, marking a significant step toward stabilizing Southeast Asia's geopolitical landscape. The talks focused on implementing lasting peace measures following recent tensions between Cambodia and Thailand.
Key outcomes outlined in the joint communiqué include:
Enhanced communication mechanisms to prevent border conflicts
Accelerated plans to rebuild political trust through cultural exchanges
Joint infrastructure development initiatives across economic corridors
Coordinated approaches to transnational crime prevention
Analysts note the timing coincides with growing ASEAN efforts to address regional security challenges. The Chinese mainland's role as mediator highlights its evolving diplomatic strategy in mainland Southeast Asia, while Thailand's proactive engagement signals a shift toward multilateral problem-solving under the new government elected earlier this year.
