The foreign ministers of Cambodia and Thailand have told Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi that they are willing to pursue a ceasefire, as tensions flared along parts of the two countries’ shared border.
Chinese local media reports that the warring countries updated Wang on the latest developments in the border situation and expressed readiness to de-escalate the conflict through dialogue.
The separate briefings, held during diplomatic engagements with Beijing highlight China’s growing role as a mediator in regional disputes.
Wang said China hopes Cambodia and Thailand will exercise restraint, resolve differences through peaceful means and prevent further deterioration of the situation.
He added that Beijing is willing to serve as a bridge and play a constructive role in promoting talks.
The latest tensions stem from long-standing border disputes between the two Southeast Asian neighbors, particularly around contested areas near historic temple sites.
Both sides had agreed to a total ceasefire in July with the intervention of the United States and China.
An official ceasefire agreement was signed later in Kuala Lumpur during the ASEAN summit, of which President Donald Trump and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim were signatories.
The recent clashes which began on 8th December have killed at least 21 people in Thailand and 17 people in Cambodia so far.
Officials also say around 800,000 people have been displaced as they fled border villages in fear.
While Cambodia and Thailand have previously taken their disagreements to international legal and diplomatic channels, periodic flare-ups have continued to spark military standoffs and nationalist sentiment on both sides.
China, which maintains close relations with both Cambodia and Thailand, has emphasised stability in Southeast Asia as vital to regional development and economic cooperation.
The discussions with Wang signal a potential opening for de-escalation, as Phnom Penh and Bangkok weigh the costs of renewed conflict against the benefits of stability.
With China offering to help bridge differences, diplomatic efforts are expected to continue in the coming days to prevent further clashes and lay the groundwork for a ceasefire.
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