Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian said in response to related questions at a regular press conference on the 5th that as friendly and close neighbors of Cambodia and Thailand, China has noticed that the Cambodian-Thai cease-fire agreement has been gradually implemented, and that 18 Cambodian soldiers have returned safely to Cambodia, and they are pleased with this. A reporter asked: Since Cambodia and Thailand signed a joint cease-fire declaration on December 27, 2025, there have been no further exchanges of fire in the Cambodian-Thai border area. Thailand handed over 18 detained soldiers to Cambodia on December 31, and the overall situation has cooled down. What comments does the Chinese side have on this? “We hope that Cambodia and Thailand will continue to look ahead and move forward, strengthen dialogue and communication, jointly ensure a comprehensive and lasting cease-fire, and gradually rebuild trust and improve relations. This conforms to the fundamental and long-term interests of the people of Cambodia and Thailand, and also conforms to the common expectations of the international community.” Lin Jian said. He said that China will continue to implement the global security initiative put forward by President Xi Jinping, provide positive assistance to Cambodia and Thailand in an Asian manner to achieve a sustainable cease-fire and transform bilateral relations in accordance with the direction set out at the Fuxian meeting between China, Cambodia and Thailand, and make due efforts to maintain regional peace and stability and promote the building of a common destiny around them.

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian said in response to related questions at a regular press conference on the 5th that as friendly and close neighbors of Cambodia and Thailand, China has noticed that the Cambodian-Thai cease-fire agreement has been gradually implemented, and that 18 Cambodian soldiers have returned safely to Cambodia, and they are pleased with this. A reporter asked: Since Cambodia and Thailand signed a joint cease-fire declaration on December 27, 2025, there have been no further exchanges of fire in the Cambodian-Thai border area. Thailand handed over 18 detained soldiers to Cambodia on December 31, and the overall situation has cooled down. What comments does the Chinese side have on this? “We hope that Cambodia and Thailand will continue to look ahead and move forward, strengthen dialogue and communication, jointly ensure a comprehensive and lasting cease-fire, and gradually rebuild trust and improve relations. This conforms to the fundamental and long-term interests of the people of Cambodia and Thailand, and also conforms to the common expectations of the international community.” Lin Jian said. He said that China will continue to implement the global security initiative put forward by President Xi Jinping, provide positive assistance to Cambodia and Thailand in an Asian manner to achieve a sustainable cease-fire and transform bilateral relations in accordance with the direction set out at the Fuxian meeting between China, Cambodia and Thailand, and make due efforts to maintain regional peace and stability and promote the building of a common destiny around them.