Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun

When asked about the trilateral meeting among China, Cambodia and Thailand on Wednesday in Shanghai and what other efforts China has made to promote dialogue and peace since the Cambodia-Thailand conflict began, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said that since the outbreak of the border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand, China — being a friendly neighbor to both countries — has actively worked to de-escalate tensions in its own way. 

Foreign Minister Wang Yi has engaged separately with the foreign ministers of Cambodia and Thailand as well as the ASEAN secretary-general. The Chinese Foreign Ministry has maintained close communication with both sides, conducted multiple rounds of shuttle diplomacy based on the evolving situation, and sent the ministry's special envoy for Asian affairs twice to mediate, Guo said, noting that China has supported ASEAN's role in resolving the crisis and maintained close coordination with Malaysia, the current ASEAN chair, also sending representatives to the Cambodia-Thailand leaders' meeting in Kuala Lumpur. 

Given the current fragile ceasefire on the ground, Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong and representatives from Cambodia and Thailand held an informal trilateral meeting on Wednesday morning in Shanghai. Both Cambodia and Thailand reaffirmed their commitment to the ceasefire consensus and expressed appreciation for China's constructive efforts in helping to de-escalate the situation, the spokesperson said. 

The meeting was conducted in an atmosphere of openness, friendliness, and mutual understanding, the spokesperson said, emphasizing that this trilateral informal meeting is China's latest diplomatic effort aimed at supporting the implementation of the ceasefire agreement and creating conditions for the early restoration of peace and stability along the Cambodia-Thailand border, Guo noted. 

China is committed to implementing the Global Security Initiative, advocating for a security model in Asia based on shared responsibilities, seeking common ground while managing differences, and promoting dialogue and consultation. China has no selfish interests in the Cambodia-Thailand conflict, fully supports ASEAN's participation in promoting a political solution in an ASEAN way, and is willing to continue close communication with Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, and other regional countries to consolidate the ceasefire and contribute constructively to restoring lasting peace and stability, the spokesperson said. 

An informal trilateral meeting among China, Cambodia, and Thailand was held in Shanghai on Wednesday. Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong, along with representatives from Cambodia and Thailand, attended the meeting, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry.