This July, the conflict erupted at the border between Thailand and Cambodia. The tense situation prolonged for months. China is deeply saddened by the civilian casualties and the displacement of people caused by this conflict. As a friendly and close neighbor of both countries, China least wants to see Thailand and Cambodia engage in armed conflict, and most hopes to see the restoration of friendly relations between the two countries.China has actively mediated in its own way to facilitate the development of Thai-Cambodian relations. The foreign ministers of China, Thailand, and Cambodia visited Yunnan twice. They reached a consensus calling for dialogue and peace in Anning City in August and held a meeting at Fuxian Lake in December aimed at rebuilding peace. With the joint efforts of all parties, the ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia has carried out, which marks the initial restoration of regional peace, stability and order. China is pleased to see this progress.

Regional peace and stability is in the fundamental interests of Thailand and Cambodia and their people.This is the greatest wish for China as well.China has upheld the spirit of the Global Security Initiative put forth by President Xi Jinping, promoting the building of a model of security for Asia featuring common security, seeking common ground while shelving differences, and dialogue and consultation, to fulfil the commitment of to maintaining regional peace and stability. Taking the whole world in view, the devastation caused by conflict is shocking and the cost is unbearable. Ceasefires and the rebuilding of peace are the right choices made by Thailand and Cambodia for national development and the well-being of their people, and are also China's greatest wish. After the fighting subsided, border residents gradually returned home and began rebuilding their homes. China is doing its best to provide humanitarian assistance including the resettlement of border residents. China is also willing to provide necessary assistance and support for ceasefire monitoring and demining cooperation, based on the wishes of all parties.

Dialogue and consultation are a realistic and effective way to resolve complex disputes, and also a key focus of China's efforts to promote peace talks. China supports Thailand and Cambodia in resolving their differences peacefully through dialogue and consultation, and has actively promoted peace talks to this end. Chinese leaders have maintained friendly communication with the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand, and the foreign ministers have held multiple phone conversations. The Chinese Foreign Ministry's Special Envoy for Asian Affairs has made four shuttle visits. Representatives at all levels of the Chinese Foreign Ministry and the Chinese Embassy in Thailand and Cambodia have communicated with both sides for the important objective of listening to the two sides, accommodating their legitimate concerns, and seeking a path to resolve differences through dialogue and negotiation. China promotes peace talks without imposing its will or crossing the line. The efforts aim to provide a relaxed platform for dialogue, allowing Thailand and Cambodia to engage in in-depth exchanges and resolve differences through dialogue. The recent ceasefire agreement reached between Thailand and Cambodia at the third special meeting of the General Committee on Border Affairs proves that dialogue and consultation are the most effective way to resolve disputes.

Fairness and impartiality are China's stance in mediating and playing good offices for its role as a responsible regional country. Thailand and Cambodia are neighbors that cannot be moved and are both friendly neighbors of China. China has upheld a fair and impartial stance in actively mediating and playing good offices as the support for friends and responsibility of maintaining regional peace. China seeks no reward without any self-interest. China supports ASEAN in playing its role in the Thailand-Cambodia issue and is willing to provide assistance to the ASEAN observer mission in monitoring the ceasefire. China values China-Thailand relations and cherishes the friendly sentiments of the Thai people towards China. When the issue of Chinese-made weapons attracted attention and misunderstanding from Thai media and the public, the spokesperson of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a clarification timely . Currently, some voices question whether China is taking sides in the Thailand-Cambodia conflict. It needs to be emphasized that "China and Thailand as close as one family" has never been just a slogan, but a long-term policy of the Chinese government towards Thailand and a true reflection of the deep affection the Chinese people for the Thai people. Any malicious speculation is an unfair treatment for China, and for those with ulterior motives should also be watched out.

China and Thailand have enjoyed a millennium-long friendship, with a profound traditional bond and the enduring sentiment of the "China-Thailand family". For half a century since the establishment of diplomatic ties, regardless of changing international landscapes, the two countries have always moved forward hand in hand, truly being good relatives, good friends, and good partners. Both have just celebrated the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Thailand and the "Golden Jubilee of China-Thailand Friendship." Recently, His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn paid a successful historic state visit to China, reaching new important consensus with President Xi Jinping on deepening the China-Thailand community with a shared future. China is willing to work with all sectors of Thai society to earnestly implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state to continue the friendly sentiment of "China and Thailand as close as one family". China is also willing to deepen the comprehensive strategic cooperation to jointly write a new chapter in building a China-Thailand community with a shared future in the new era,for more benefits to the people of both countries and greater contributions to world peace, stability, development, and prosperity.