From December 28 to 29, 2025, foreign ministers and top military officials from China, Cambodia and Thailand met by the crystal-clear waters of Fuxian Lake in Yunnan Province, southwest China. Their mission? To build on last week’s Cambodia–Thailand border deal and push for lasting peace in the region. 🌊🤝
Here are the five key takeaways:
- Locking in the Ceasefire: They stressed the need to fully implement the joint statement signed on December 27. China offered to help with humanitarian de-mining through a Joint Coordinating Task Force and back the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) to monitor progress.
- Restarting Exchanges: All sides want to bring back normal trade, travel and communication. China pledged immediate aid to rebuild livelihoods in border areas and get displaced communities back on their feet.
- Rebuilding Trust: Cambodia and Thailand will boost diplomatic contacts, including fresh meetings between their foreign ministers, to set the stage for the upcoming Fifth Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Leaders’ Meeting in Thailand.
- Deepening Long-Term Ties: Beyond today’s fixes, they’re eyeing a step-by-step roadmap to restore full diplomatic relations, with China ready to host more talks and provide the dialogue platform.
- Safeguarding Regional Stability: A shared pledge to tackle cross-border challenges—think online scams and telecom fraud—and work under the UN and ASEAN charters to keep Southeast Asia safe and prosperous.
This meeting spotlights a practical, dialogue-driven path to peace “in the Asian way.” With China offering resources and Cambodia and Thailand committing to dialogue, regional stability looks brighter for 2026. ✨
For the young and curious minds across South and Southeast Asia, this shows how neighbourly teamwork can turn tense borders into potential hubs of cooperation. Keep an eye on what’s next as they gear up for more Mekong magic! 🌏🚀
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Full text: Press Release of China-Cambodia-Thailand Fuxian Meeting
cgtn.com
