Xi Jinping pledges deeper ties during Thai king’s first China visit
Summary
Chinese President Xi Jinping has promised to strengthen ties with Thailand during King Maha Vajiralongkorn's first official visit to China. Xi highlighted plans for cooperation on various projects, including a railway link and fields like artificial intelligence and aerospace. The visit comes as both countries work on issues such as cracking down on fraud and managing border tensions.Key Facts
- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn have discussed closer cooperation.
- This is King Vajiralongkorn's first official visit to China since becoming king nine years ago.
- They plan to work together on a China-Thailand railway and in fields like artificial intelligence and aerospace.
- Thailand is an important partner for China, its largest trading partner, and a source of military equipment.
- Both countries have acted against telecommunications fraud and illegal activities near their borders.
- Thailand recently returned She Zhijiang, a Chinese national linked to scams, to China.
- There are ongoing tensions between Thailand and Cambodia regarding border conflicts.
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