Recently, in a serene corner of the Chinese mainland’s Yunnan Province, senior officials from Cambodia, Thailand and China gathered by Fuxian Lake to chart a path to lasting peace after a tense border clash ✌️
Dubbed the 'Fuxian Formula,' this fresh mediation approach flips the script on old-school diplomacy. Instead of bossing talks, China plays the role of a neutral convener, offering a safe space where both sides keep full ownership of their peace process 🤝
The Formula unfolds in four stages:
1. Solidifying the Ceasefire
China steps in with practical support—from humanitarian demining to logistical help for ASEAN observers—so the shaky truce can hold.
2. Restoring Normalcy
Immediate aid and cross-border projects aim to rebuild livelihoods for displaced communities, laying the groundwork for real trust at the grassroots.
3. Rebuilding Political Trust
By linking reconciliation to the upcoming Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Leaders’ Meeting, Cambodia and Thailand get to reconnect over shared development goals, not just past grievances.
4. Anchoring Long-Term Stability
Future relations are tied to the charters of the United Nations and ASEAN, turning bilateral talks into a collective regional effort, guided by established norms.
With the Fuxian Formula, China shows how mediation can be more than crisis control—it can be a strategic blueprint for sustainable peace in a complex world 🌏✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
