Thai King Visits Chinese Mainland as Trade Hits $133.98B in 2024
Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s state visit to the Chinese mainland (Nov 13–17, 2025) spotlights booming trade, with 2024 volumes at $133.98B, up 6.1%.
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Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s state visit to the Chinese mainland (Nov 13–17, 2025) spotlights booming trade, with 2024 volumes at $133.98B, up 6.1%.
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