China has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering peace in Southeast Asia, pledging to maintain close coordination with Cambodia and Thailand to consolidate a fragile ceasefire agreement between the two neighbors. The announcement follows recent diplomatic breakthroughs mediated by ASEAN Chair Malaysia, which saw Cambodian and Thai leaders meet on July 28 to ease border tensions.
"China stands ready to support efforts that contribute to easing tensions, building trust, and achieving reconciliation," said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun during a Tuesday briefing.
Guo highlighted China's appreciation for Malaysia's leadership in facilitating dialogue under ASEAN frameworks, calling the ceasefire "an important step forward" in regional stability. As both a strategic partner and geographical neighbor to Cambodia and Thailand, China emphasized its unique position to help bridge differences through non-confrontational diplomacy.
The development comes amid growing international interest in Asia's conflict resolution mechanisms, particularly as economic corridors like the Greater Mekong Subregion depend on cross-border stability. Analysts suggest China's proactive stance could strengthen its role as a regional peace broker while aligning with ASEAN's consensus-driven approach.
With tourism and trade between Cambodia and Thailand rebounding post-pandemic, sustained peace efforts are seen as critical for maintaining supply chain resilience and investor confidence across Southeast Asia.
