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Diplomats from China, Cambodia and Thailand meet as Beijing seeks a stronger mediating role

Diplomats from China, Cambodia and Thailand meet as Beijing seeks a stronger mediating role

Summary

Diplomats from China, Cambodia, and Thailand held a meeting in China to discuss a violent border dispute between Cambodia and Thailand. China aims to play a stronger role in mediating the conflict and ensuring a ceasefire, following a recent agreement between the two Southeast Asian countries. The countries also agreed to work on various issues, including transnational crimes.

Key Facts

  • Foreign ministers from China, Thailand, and Cambodia met to discuss a border dispute.
  • Recent fighting between Cambodia and Thailand killed over 100 people and displaced hundreds of thousands.
  • A new ceasefire agreement was reached shortly before the meeting.
  • The meeting was held in Yunnan, China, near the disputed border.
  • China is seeking a stronger role as a mediator in this regional crisis.
  • China's Foreign Minister called for maintaining peace and stability in the region.
  • The three countries agreed to strengthen dialogues and restore ties gradually.
  • They also planned to combat transnational crimes like telecom scams.
  • China offered to help with humanitarian aid for those affected by the conflict.
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