China Cambodia Thailand Trilateral FM Meeting 2025: Brokering a Lasting Peace
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi hosts Cambodia and Thailand for a trilateral meeting in Beijing on Dec 28-29, 2025, to secure a lasting peace deal.
Beijing's role as a global peacemaker is getting a significant upgrade. China is hosting top diplomats from Cambodia and Thailand to cement a fragile ceasefire in a long-standing border conflict.
China Cambodia Thailand Trilateral FM Meeting 2025: Consolidating Peace
China's top diplomat Wang Yi is set to chair a high-stakes trilateral meeting on Sunday and Monday. The gathering in Beijing aims to stabilize the security situation between the two Southeast Asian neighbors following recent deadly clashes.
Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn and his Thai counterpart Sihasak Phuangketkeow joined the talks at Wang Yi's invitation. According to official reports, the primary focus is to finalize the terms of the new ceasefire and establish a mechanism for permanent peace along the disputed border.
Beijing’s Ambition as a Regional Mediator
This move marks China’s latest effort to solidify its position as an international mediator in territorial disputes. By leading the peace process, Beijing doesn't just resolve immediate conflicts—it deepens its strategic influence within ASEAN, effectively narrowing the diplomatic space for Western powers in the region.
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