Preah Sihanouk Provincial Television reported on August 6 that continuing tensions along the Cambodia–Thailand border had drawn international attention in recent days. China’s Foreign Ministry has made multiple statements, clearly supporting the use of peaceful means to ease the conflict and maintaining close coordination with regional countries, including Malaysia, to promote the implementation of a ceasefire mechanism.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said that no further exchanges of fire have occurred in the border area and the situation has gradually stabilized since China, Cambodia and Thailand held an informal meeting on July 30. In particular, with the active coordination of ASEAN’s rotating chair, Malaysia, Cambodia and Thailand were holding a General Border Committee (GBC) meeting in Malaysia scheduled for August 4–7 to discuss ceasefire monitoring and implementation mechanisms. China will attend the GBC special session on August 7 by invitation so that it can continue playing a constructive role.
At the same time, China’s ambassador to Cambodia, Wang Wenbin, also wrote on his official social media account on August 5, stating that China will firmly work with Cambodia, Thailand and regional countries to support the strengthening of ceasefire arrangements and promote the establishment of a stable and sustainable dialogue mechanism, helping ease regional tensions.
China reiterated that it will continue supporting ASEAN’s active efforts to promote peace talks, uphold a just and equitable position, and contribute in its own way to improving Cambodia–Thailand relations and maintaining peace and stability in the region.
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