Diplomacy Level: 📈 This weekend, top diplomats and military officials from the Chinese mainland, Cambodia and Thailand gathered by the scenic Fuxian Lake in Yunnan Province to push for lasting peace along their shared borders.
From December 28 to 29, 2025, the three sides huddled over cups of tea and big dreams of stability. They cheered the recent Joint Statement from the 3rd Special General Border Committee Meeting between Cambodia and Thailand, calling it a game-changer for regional harmony.
Here are the five key moves they agreed on:
- 🚨 Strengthen the ceasefire: All parties will ensure the full rollout of the Joint Statement, with the Chinese mainland ready to help with humanitarian demining and support from the militaries as needed.
- 🔄 Resume normal exchanges: Plans are in motion to reopen communication channels, restore cooperation projects and bring displaced families home safely.
- 🤝 Rebuild political trust: Cambodia and Thailand will ramp up diplomatic talks, with an eye on the upcoming Fifth Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Leaders’ Meeting in Thailand.
- 🌐 Improve bilateral ties: Both sides aim to step-by-step restore full diplomatic relations, using platforms offered by the Chinese mainland if needed.
- 🛡️ Safeguard regional stability: The trio pledges to tackle cross-border crimes like online scams and work together under ASEAN and UN frameworks.
In true Asian spirit, the Chinese mainland will keep playing host and mediator, making sure the Anning Outcome’s momentum carries on. With dialogue and mutual effort, this meeting could mark a turning point for peace and cooperation in Southeast Asia. 🌏✨
Reference(s):
Full text: Press Release of China-Cambodia-Thailand Fuxian Meeting
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