Key facts
- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
- Xi Jinping urged Thailand and Cambodia to resolve their long-standing border dispute.
- The Chinese leader emphasized the importance of regional stability and cooperation.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged Thailand and Cambodia to resolve their long-standing border dispute. During separate meetings with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, Xi emphasized the importance of regional stability and cooperation.
The calls for resolution come as China seeks to bolster its influence in Southeast Asia and promote regional harmony. Border disputes, particularly between neighboring countries, can be a source of friction and instability, potentially impacting economic development and security.
Xi's remarks highlight China's role as a regional power and its interest in maintaining a peaceful environment conducive to its own economic and strategic objectives in the area.