China Says Cambodia, Thailand Ready to De-escalate After Wang Yi Calls

Cambodia and Thailand said they will consolidate a ceasefire after China-hosted talks in Yunnan and move to restore exchanges.
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Vientiane on July 26, 2024. Cambodia and Thailand said they will consolidate a ceasefire after China-hosted talks in Yunnan and move to restore exchanges. (Photo: TANG CHHIN Sothy / AFP)

China says Cambodia and Thailand are prepared to de-escalate and move toward a cease-fire after separate phone calls with Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

Thailand has said any truce depends on Cambodian action, and Phnom Penh has yet to publicly confirm Beijing’s account.

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