Yuxi, December 29 (AseanAll) — On December 29, 2025, the trilateral meeting of the foreign ministers of China, Cambodia, and Thailand was successfully held in Yuxi, Yunnan Province,China. Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn, Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow, and senior military officials from the three countries attended the meeting.
Wang Yi stated that since the outbreak of the border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand, China has upheld the spirit of the Global Security Initiative put forth by President Xi Jinping, actively mediating and playing good offices. Chinese leaders have maintained friendly communication with the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand, and the foreign ministers have held multiple phone conversations. The Chinese special envoy has made four shuttle visits for the important objective of listening to the two sides, accommodating their legitimate concerns, and seeking a path to resolve differences through dialogue and negotiation. Thanks to the joint efforts of all parties, the militaries of Cambodia and Thailand recently reached a ceasefire agreement, and China is pleased to see this progress.
Wang Yi stated that the trilateral meeting is timely. The three parties have held multiple bilateral talks here, and especially, the diplomatic and military departments of Cambodia and Thailand have engaged in face-to-face, in-depth exchanges, all demonstrating a positive and open attitude. Both sides are committed to easing tensions and are willing to improve bilateral relations on the basis of the ceasefire. The discussions among the three parties were beneficial and constructive, leading to important consensus.
First, it is necessary to look forward and move ahead together. The ceasefire agreement is hard-won and must not stagnate or be derailed halfway, let alone allow conflict to be reignited. This is not what the people want, nor what China hopes for.
Second, both sides should proceed step by step without stopping. The implementation of the ceasefire arrangement requires continuous communication and consultation. The restoration of bilateral relations should be gradually advanced. But as long as both sides maintain confidence and engage in equal dialogue, the goals will surely be achieved.
Third, rebuilding mutual trust is paramount. The conflict has led to a loss of trust, but Cambodia and Thailand are eternal neighbors with a long history of friendly exchanges. This gathering by the Fuxian Lake is intended to heal the wounds caused by the conflict, dispel the estrangement between the two sides, and truly restore friendly relations. This serves the interests of the Cambodian and Thai peoples and is the shared expectation of all parties. China will always be a promoter of the development of Cambodia-Thailand relations and is willing to provide all necessary assistance and support, including ceasefire monitoring, humanitarian aid, de-mining cooperation, and other aspects. China looks forward to, and believes in, the early return of Cambodia-Thailand relations to the right track.
The foreign ministers of Cambodia and Thailand expressed their gratitude to China for providing the platform for dialogue and highly appreciated China's constructive role in resolving the conflict, easing tensions, and promoting dialogue. Both sides emphasized the value of peace and expressed their willingness to actively implement the ceasefire agreement, make good use of dialogue mechanisms at all levels, jointly manage, control and resolve disputes, and work together to safeguard peace and stability in the border areas between the two countries.
After the trilateral meeting, a press release was issued, specifying five aspects where Cambodia and Thailand will further strengthen communication and enhance understanding, namely, gradually consolidate the ceasefire, resume exchanges, rebuild political mutual trust, achieve a turnaround in bilateral relations, and safeguard regional peace.
Press Release of China-Cambodia-Thailand Fuxian Meeting
On 28 and 29 December 2025, Foreign Ministers and senior military officials of China, Cambodia and Thailand held a meeting by the Fuxian Lake, Yunnan Province of China. China welcomed the Joint Statement of the 3rd Special General Border Committee (GBC) Meeting signed between Cambodia and Thailand on 27 December 2025. The three sides stressed that the Joint Statement serves the fundamental and long-term interests of the people of the two countries. It sends out a positive signal, and is conducive to peace and stability of the region. It fully demonstrates that dialogue and consultation is a practical and effective way to resolve complex disputes.
The three sides had in-depth exchanges on consolidating ceasefire and working step by step through mutual efforts to resume normal exchanges, rebuild political mutual trust, improve Cambodia-Thailand bilateral relations, and safeguard regional stability, with the key outcomes as follows:
1.The immediate priority is to consolidate the ceasefire, and ensure full and effective implementation of the Joint Statement. China supports the commitment of Cambodia and Thailand in this regard through mutual efforts with a view to ensuring that it is comprehensive and lasting, and laying the foundation for rebuilding peace. In this connection, the three sides support the Joint Boundary Commission in accordance with the Joint Statement of the 3rd Special GBC Meeting on 27 December 2025．China is ready to provide all necessary support to Cambodia and Thailand in advancing humanitarian de-mining through the Joint Coordinating Task Force and bilateral arrangements, and to provide substantive assistance for the ASEAN Observer Team (AOT) to ensure its effective functioning. The Chinese military will maintain contact with the Cambodian and Thai militaries to provide support for the consolidation of ceasefire, when necessary and upon request by both Cambodia and Thailand.
2.The next key step is to work towards resuming normal exchanges. China welcomes the efforts of Cambodia and Thailand to endeavour to resume exchanges and communication in all areas and all levels, with a view to restoring exchanges and cooperation, and restoring livelihood of the displaced people in the border areas in accordance with the Joint Statement of the 3rd Special GBC Meeting on 27 December 2025．China is ready to provide humanitarian assistance immediately for livelihood needs of the displaced people in the affected border areas.
3.Cambodia and Thailand will work to rebuild political mutual trust. China welcomes the efforts of Cambodia and Thailand to rebuild engagement through diplomatic channels, and to promote contact between the two Foreign Ministers. Cambodia and Thailand agree to foster a sound atmosphere for the planned Fifth Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Leaders’ Meeting to be held in Thailand at appropriate time, and ensure its success.
4. The long-term goal is to improve Cambodia-Thailand bilateral relations. China encourages Cambodia and Thailand to create conditions for resuming normal diplomatic relations step by step. China is willing to provide platform,when necessary, for the two sides to conduct more comprehensive and effective communication.
5.The shared responsibility is to safeguard regional stability. Cambodia and Thailand express their commitment to settling disputes by peaceful means, and to making concerted efforts with regional countries to address common risks and challenges, in accordance with the United Nations Charter, the ASEAN Charter, and the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia. The three countries agree to take more effective measures to combat transboundary crimes such as telecom and online scams, to protect the life and property of the people in the region.
Cambodia and Thailand appreciate China’s strong support in promoting talks between the two countries, taking into account the comfort levels of both sides. In the spirit of the Anning Outcome, China will continue to play a constructive role in facilitating the rebuilding of trust and achieving lasting peace between Cambodia and Thailand in the Asian way, with the aim of building a community with a shared future with neighbouring countries.
