China Says ‘Deeply Concerned’ Over Deadly Cambodia-Thailand Border Clashes

Royal Thai Army soldiers are pictured on armoured vehicles on a road in Chachoengsao province on July 24, 2025. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)

China said Thursday it was “deeply concerned” over deadly clashes between Cambodia and Thailand, which mark a dramatic escalation of a long-running border row between the two neighbors.

“We are deeply concerned over the current developments (and) hope both sides can properly resolve issues through dialogue and consultations,” foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said.

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