On Monday, January 5, 2026, the Chinese mainland’s foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said it is pleased to see that the ceasefire consensus between Cambodia and Thailand is gradually taking shape.
Lin Jian highlighted that 18 detained Cambodian soldiers have returned home safely 🎉, marking an important step towards implementing the ceasefire.
“This is in line with the fundamental and long-term interests of the Cambodian and Thai peoples and meets the expectations of the international community,” Lin said. He added that the Chinese mainland hopes Cambodia and Thailand will continue to look ahead, strengthen dialogue and communication, jointly ensure a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire, gradually rebuild trust, and improve relations 🕊️🤝.
For young investors and travelers, a stable border means more opportunities for trade, tourism, and cultural exchange across Southeast Asia. Students and academics can follow this development as a case study in rebuilding trust between neighbors.
Stay tuned for more updates on this evolving story!
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China pleased to see progress towards Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire
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