Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi paid visits to Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar, three of China’s southeast Asian neighbours, between April 22-25.
The first meeting of the China-Cambodia “2+2” strategic dialogue mechanism between foreign and defence ministers was held in the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh on April 22.
Wang Yi and Minister of National Defence Dong Jun co-chaired the meeting with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn and Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Tea Seiha. The two sides exchanged in-depth views on bilateral relations, political and defence security cooperation and international and regional issues and reached a broad consensus.
Wang Yi stated that the current international situation is undergoing turbulent changes and intertwined disruptions, weighing on the stability and development of regional countries. In the face of a complex and grim external environment, China and Cambodia have maintained strategic clarity, stood side by side and supported each other, which has further cemented bilateral mutual trust and steadily boosted strategic resilience. President Xi Jinping’s historic visit to Cambodia last April and in-depth strategic communication with Cambodian leaders opened a new chapter for building an all-weather China-Cambodia community with a shared future in the new era. The leaders of both countries agreed on establishing the “2+2” strategic dialogue mechanism between foreign ministers and defence ministers of the two countries to inject new impetus into fostering stronger strategic mutual trust and strategic coordination.
The Chinese Foreign Minister noted that amid accelerated major changes unseen in a century, China and Cambodia need to need to forge closer solidarity than ever before. Both sides should deepen political and security cooperation, strengthen the exchange of governance experience, enhance their respective governance capabilities, and firmly keep the initiative in national development and security in their own hands. China is ready to provide platforms for more comprehensive and effective communication between Cambodia and Thailand (following their recent border conflict). China will continue to support Cambodia in accelerating development and revitalisation, and its efforts to improve people’s livelihoods. China will also continue providing humanitarian support for the resettlement of Cambodian border residents and other needs, and advance cooperation on poverty alleviation demonstration projects.
He added that the international community is currently undergoing the most profound turbulence and transformation since the end of the Cold War. China appreciates Cambodia’s active support for the four major global initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping, and stands ready to deepen cooperation with Cambodia within the framework of the initiatives, build an Asian security model featuring common security, seeking common ground while reserving differences, and dialogue and consultation, and steer the global governance system toward greater fairness and equity.
Dong Jun said that the coordination and synergy between the diplomatic and defence authorities of China and Cambodia is a strategic choice to address risks and challenges and build a solid security shield, which will surely inject new impetus into safeguarding the security and development interests of both countries and sustaining long-term regional stability.
Prak Sokhonn stated that China is Cambodia’s most trusted friend, and Cambodia appreciates the comprehensive support from the Chinese side. The ironclad friendship between Cambodia and China is rooted in the people of both countries and benefits them both.
Tea Seiha stated that this meeting fully demonstrates the unbreakable traditional friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership between Cambodia and China. The dialogue has enhanced high-level strategic communication and deepened political mutual trust between the two countries. Cambodia has always attached great importance to cooperation with China in various fields, including defence and security, and is ready to build on existing bilateral frameworks to sum up experience, strengthen coordination, actively explore new cooperation pathways, and promote steady progress in Cambodia-China relations.
The South China Morning Post reported that: “According to the Cambodian foreign ministry, the two sides agreed to upgrade the diplomatic mechanism to involve the Chinese Ministry of Public Security and Cambodian Ministry of Interior. In a statement… it said the 3+3 elevation aimed to ‘deepen bilateral cooperation and respond to evolving regional and global challenges.’”
This move would more closely align the China-Cambodia dialogue mechanism with that already established between China and Vietnam.
The next day Wang Yi met with Cambodian Acting Head of State and Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen.
Hun Sen expressed gratitude for the Chinese side’s long-standing provision of sound medical services and health checkups for the Cambodian royal family, as well as its support for Cambodia’s independent development. China’s support and cooperation are Cambodia’s greatest source of confidence in achieving development and maintaining security. Regardless of changes in the international environment, the Cambodian People’s Party and the government remain unswerving in their commitment to a policy of friendship with China and are firmly determined to advance cooperation with China. Cambodia is willing to strengthen strategic communication and cooperation with China, safeguard political security, and enhance economic resilience to ensure the intergenerational inheritance of Cambodia-China friendship, and to advance the building of a Cambodia-China community with a shared future to deliver steady new outcomes. Noting that online gambling and telecom fraud endanger the lives, property, and safety of people of all countries as well as Cambodia’s national image, Hun Sen stated that Cambodia is determined to crack down on these crimes to the end and is willing to continue close cooperation with China in this regard.
Wang Yi stated that in the face of a volatile and turbulent international environment, it is of great significance and contemporary value for China and Cambodia to consolidate and deepen cooperation, which serves the immediate and long-term interests of both sides. China cherishes the friendship between the two countries, which was forged by the older generation of leaders, and is fully confident in the future development of bilateral relations.
On April 22, Wang Yi and Dong Jun met with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet.
Hun Manet congratulated China on its tremendous achievements under the leadership of President Xi Jinping and the Communist Party of China and thanked the Chinese side for its all-around support to Cambodia’s economic and social development, as well as for providing security for the medical checkup and treatment of the Cambodian royal family. Hun Manet stated that Cambodia regards China as its most important and reliable good friend, and that President Xi Jinping’s historic visit to Cambodia last year has effectively elevated the development level of bilateral relations.
Wang Yi said that in the face of a tense and chaotic external environment, China and Cambodia need to strengthen solidarity and cooperation more than ever before. China will act on the important consensus reached between President Xi Jinping and the Cambodian leaders, ensure a successful first meeting of China-Cambodia “2+2” strategic dialogue mechanism between foreign and defence ministers, coordinate the two major tasks of development and security, adhere to the two fundamentals of people’s livelihood and public support, resolutely exclude external interference, continuously deepen strategic mutual trust, promote all-round cooperation, and contribute to the development, revitalisation and long-term stability of both countries.
He added that that China and Cambodia will stay firmly on the path of friendship paved by the older generation of leaders of both countries and translate the vision of a community with a shared future into all aspects of bilateral relations.
During the meeting, Hun Manet briefed on the situation regarding the Cambodia-Thailand border conflict, expressed gratitude for China’s efforts in facilitating negotiations, and looked forward to China playing an even greater role in this regard. Wang Yi said that China is willing to continue to build more platforms for the resumption of exchanges and direct dialogue between Cambodia and Thailand.
On April 23, Wang Yi held talks with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn.
Wang Yi stated that China stands ready to work with Cambodia to implement the outcomes of President Xi Jinping’s visit to Cambodia last year and the important consensus reached with Cambodian leaders. Both sides should coordinate development and security, deepen all-around cooperation, and prioritise the construction of the ‘Industrial Development Corridor’ and the ‘Fish and Rice Corridor’. The two countries should also expand exchanges in green industries, agricultural trade, finance, and youth sectors, thereby consolidating the public foundation of China-Cambodia friendship. Combating online gambling and telecom fraud is vital to the safety of people’s lives and property. Both sides must sustain cooperation and resolutely and thoroughly remove this cancer.
Prak Sokhonn stated that Cambodia-China friendship is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people and benefits both peoples. Cambodia appreciates China’s valuable support in areas such as infrastructure construction, clean energy, agriculture, and finance, and is willing to continue to deepen cooperation with China in various fields, resolutely combat online gambling and telecom fraud, and jointly resist external interference to safeguard their respective sovereignty, security, and development interests, so as to make more achievements in building an all-weather Cambodia-China community with a shared future in the new era.
On April 24, Wang Yi met with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul of Thailand in the capital Bangkok.
Anutin Charnvirakul asked Wang Yi to convey his best wishes to the Chinese leaders, stating that last year Thailand and China jointly celebrated the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, and the bilateral relationship has reached a new historical starting point. He also extended his gratitude for China’s unremitting efforts in helping properly resolve the border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, adding that he looks forward to China continuing to play a constructive role.
Wang Yi first conveyed the cordial greetings of the Chinese leaders to the Thai side, stating that King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua’s successful state visit to China last year marked a new chapter in the joint construction of a China-Thailand community with a shared future by the two heads of state. China has always been a reliable and dependable strategic partner of Thailand, and the saying “China and Thailand are one family” has a solid public opinion and social foundation and is showing even broader prospects.
On the same day, Wang Yi, together with Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Thailand’s deputy prime minister and foreign minister, held the third meeting of the Consultation Mechanism between the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of China and Thailand.
On April 25, Myanmar’s new President Min Aung Hlaing met with Wang Yi in the capital Nay Pyi Taw.
He said that the new Myanmar government expects to strengthen high-level exchanges with China, advance the construction of the Myanmar-China Economic Corridor, expand cooperation in various fields, including energy, trade, and infrastructure, accelerate Myanmar’s development and revitalisation, and work together to maintain border peace and stability, while continuously deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries to set a model for state-to-state relations, and build a Myanmar-China community with a shared future. Myanmar will never allow any actions that harm China’s interests within its borders, and will continue to intensify its crackdown on online gambling and telecom fraud and take concrete measures to ensure the safety of Chinese personnel, institutions and projects in Myanmar.
Wang Yi conveyed President Xi Jinping’s cordial greetings to Min Aung Hlaing, stating that President Xi Jinping’s congratulatory message on his election as president and the dispatch of a special envoy to attend the inauguration ceremony fully demonstrate the high importance Chinese leaders attach to the development of China-Myanmar relations. China and Myanmar are close neighbours connected by mountains and rivers, sharing a deep “pauk-phaw” [brotherly] friendship. China’s policy toward Myanmar remains consistent and can be summarised as “three firm supports”: China firmly supports Myanmar in following a successful development path that suits its national conditions and is supported by its people; firmly supports Myanmar in safeguarding its national sovereignty, security and territorial integrity; and firmly supports Myanmar in achieving national peace, reconciliation and social harmony.
China is ready to maintain high-level exchanges with Myanmar, strengthen strategic coordination, advance bilateral cooperation centred on post-earthquake reconstruction, help Myanmar rebuild its economic system as soon as possible, and enhance its capacity for independent development. China is willing to cooperate with Myanmar to resolutely and thoroughly eradicate online gambling and telecom fraud. China will continue to speak up for Myanmar on multilateral platforms, and support Myanmar’s participation in more dialogue and cooperation mechanisms and the enhancement of its interaction with ASEAN (the Association of South East Asian Nations).
Wang Yi also held talks with new Myanmar Foreign Minister Tin Maung Swe on the same day.
He congratulated Tin Maung Swe on his appointment as Myanmar’s foreign minister, stating that his visit to Myanmar, coming just as the new government is formed and the country enters a new stage of development, fully demonstrates the high importance China attaches to the development of China-Myanmar relations. China is ready to strengthen strategic communication with Myanmar and conduct pragmatic cooperation centered on post-earthquake reconstruction. Both sides should enhance cooperation in electricity and oil and gas to jointly safeguard energy security; expand trade and investment to advance the construction of the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor; explore new areas of cooperation to help Myanmar enhance its capacity for independent development; deepen security cooperation to maintain peace and stability along the border; resolutely crack down on online gambling and telecom fraud to protect the lives and property of the people; and strengthen youth exchanges and training to consolidate the public opinion foundation for friendship between the two countries.
Tin Maung Swe stated that Myanmar and China are “pauk-phaw” friends and neighbours who jointly initiated the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, setting a model for friendly interactions between nations. Myanmar reaffirms its firm commitment to the one-China principle and is willing to remain a trustworthy and friendly neighbour to China, maintain close high-level exchanges, and accelerate the construction of projects under the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor. Myanmar stands ready to deepen cooperation in various fields including talent training, infrastructure, railways, agriculture, and artificial intelligence, and work together with China to build a Myanmar-China community with a shared future. Myanmar will also make every effort to ensure the safety of Chinese projects and personnel in the country, and to work closely with China to resolutely combat online gambling and telecom fraud, so as to create a sound environment for bilateral cooperation.
After the talks, the two sides witnessed the exchange of the handover certificate for prefabricated houses donated by China and the memorandum of understanding on cooperation between the space authorities of the two countries.
The following articles were originally published on the website of the Chinese Foreign Ministry and by the Xinhua News Agency.
China and Cambodia Hold the First Meeting of China-Cambodia “2+2” Strategic Dialogue Mechanism between Foreign and Defense Ministers
April 22 (MFA) – On April 22, 2026, local time, the first meeting of China-Cambodia “2+2” strategic dialogue mechanism between foreign and defense ministers was held here in Phnom Penh. Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Minister of National Defense Dong Jun co-chaired the meeting with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn and Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Tea Seiha. The two sides exchanged in-depth views on bilateral relations, political and defense security cooperation and international and regional situations, and reached a broad consensus.
Wang Yi stated that the current international situation is undergoing turbulent changes and intertwined disruptions, weighing on the stability and development of regional countries. In the face of a complex and grim external environment, China and Cambodia have maintained strategic clarity, stood side by side and supported each other, which has further cemented bilateral mutual trust and steadily boosted strategic resilience. President Xi Jinping’s historic visit to Cambodia last April and in-depth strategic communication with Cambodian leaders opened a new chapter for building an all-weather China-Cambodia community with a shared future in the new era. The leaders of both countries agreed on establishing the “2+2” strategic dialogue mechanism between foreign ministers and defense ministers of the two countries to inject new impetus into fostering stronger strategic mutual trust and strategic coordination. The convening of this inaugural meeting fully demonstrates the time-tested ironclad friendship between China and Cambodia and underscores the high priority both sides attach to deepening strategic cooperation. China stands ready to work with Cambodia to develop this mechanism into a strategic platform for political and defense security cooperation and a key bond for bilateral solidarity and mutual assistance, so as to make new strides in building the China-Cambodia community with a shared future.
Wang Yi noted that amid accelerated major changes unseen in a century, China and Cambodia need to need to forge closer solidarity than ever before. Both sides should deepen political and security cooperation, strengthen the exchange of governance experience, enhance their respective governance capabilities, and firmly keep the initiative in national development and security in their own hands. China supports Cambodia and Thailand in implementing the consensus reached at the China-Cambodia-Thailand Fuxian Meeting, making good use of existing bilateral mechanisms, strengthening dialogue, rebuilding mutual trust, and improving relations. China is ready to provide platforms for more comprehensive and effective communication between Cambodia and Thailand. China will continue to support Cambodia in accelerating development and revitalization, and its efforts to improve people’s livelihoods. China will also continue providing humanitarian support for the resettlement of Cambodian border residents and other needs, and advance cooperation on poverty alleviation demonstration projects.
Wang Yi stated that the international community is currently undergoing the most profound turbulence and transformation since the end of the Cold War. China appreciates Cambodia’s active support for the four major global initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping, and stands ready to deepen cooperation with Cambodia within the framework of the initiatives, build an Asian security model featuring common security, seeking common ground while reserving differences, and dialogue and consultation, and steer the global governance system toward greater fairness and equity.
Dong Jun said that the coordination and synergy between the diplomatic and defense authorities of China and Cambodia is a strategic choice to address risks and challenges and build a solid security shield, which will surely inject new impetus into safeguarding the security and development interests of both countries and sustaining long-term regional stability. Amid the present complex and volatile international and regional security landscape, China will work with Cambodia to deepen military security mutual trust, continue to write a new chapter in the age-old, unbreakable friendship between the two militaries, and make new and greater contributions to building an all-weather China-Cambodia community with a shared future in the new era.
Prak Sokhonn stated that the Cambodia-China “2+2” strategic dialogue mechanism between foreign and defense ministers speaks volumes about the high-level, in-depth nature of bilateral relations. The mechanism plays an irreplaceable and vital role in enhancing strategic mutual trust and deepening pragmatic cooperation, and will surely promote the long-term development of relations between the two countries. China is Cambodia’s most trusted friend, and Cambodia appreciates the comprehensive support from the Chinese side. The ironclad friendship between Cambodia and China is rooted in the people of both countries and benefits them both. Cambodia firmly adheres to the one-China principle and firmly supports all efforts made by China to achieve national reunification. The Cambodian side stands ready to constantly enrich the pragmatic cooperation under the “Diamond Cooperation Framework”, the “Industrial Development Corridor”, and the “Fish and Rice Corridor”, and to jointly promote more results in the construction of a Cambodia-China community with a shared future. Cambodia highly appreciates China’s fair and objective stance in international and regional affairs and strongly supports the series of major global initiatives proposed by China. Cambodia stands ready to strengthen multilateral coordination with China, jointly safeguard multilateralism, and advance the development of an equal and orderly multipolar world and a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization
Tea Seiha stated that this meeting fully demonstrates the unbreakable traditional friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership between Cambodia and China. The dialogue has enhanced high-level strategic communication and deepened political mutual trust between the two countries. Cambodia has always attached great importance to cooperation with China in various fields, including defense and security, and is ready to build on existing bilateral frameworks to sum up experience, strengthen coordination, actively explore new cooperation pathways, and promote steady progress in Cambodia-China relations.
In the meeting, both sides agreed that, in the face of the current international situation, they should maintain strategic clarity and strategic determination, safeguard political and regime security, and support each other’s core interests. Both sides pledged to solidly advance pragmatic cooperation in various fields and continuously add new substance to the China-Cambodia community with a shared future. The two sides emphasized the need to coordinate high-quality development with high-level security, oppose any forces seeking to undermine the ironclad friendship between China and Cambodia, deepen law enforcement and defense cooperation, jointly combat online gambling and telecom fraud, and safeguard their respective cybersecurity. The two sides also committed to closer cooperation under the four global initiatives, support the settlement of regional disputes through dialogue and consultation, jointly reject unilateralism, bullying and power politics, and uphold global free trade as well as international fairness and justice.
Cambodian Acting Head of State Samdech Techo Hun Sen Meets with Wang Yi
April 23 (MFA) – On April 23, 2026, local time, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Cambodian Acting Head of State and Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen in Phnom Penh.
Samdech Techo Hun Sen asked Wang Yi to convey his sincere greetings to President Xi Jinping and extend congratulations on the successful inaugural meeting of the Cambodia-China “2+2” strategic dialogue mechanism between foreign and defense ministers, stating that China is Cambodia’s closest and most trustworthy friend. Samdech Techo Hun Sen expressed gratitude for the Chinese side’s long-standing provision of sound medical services and health checkups for the Cambodian royal family, as well as its support for Cambodia’s independent development. China’s support and cooperation are Cambodia’s greatest source of confidence in achieving development and maintaining security. Regardless of changes in the international environment, the Cambodian People’s Party and the government remain unswerving in their commitment to a policy of friendship with China and are firmly determined to advance cooperation with China. Cambodia is willing to strengthen strategic communication and cooperation with China, safeguard political security, and enhance economic resilience to ensure the intergenerational inheritance of Cambodia-China friendship, and to advance the building of a Cambodia-China community with a shared future to deliver steady new outcomes. Noting that online gambling and telecom fraud endanger the lives, property, and safety of people of all countries as well as Cambodia’s national image, Samdech Techo Hun Sen stated that Cambodia is determined to crack down on these crimes to the end and is willing to continue close cooperation with China in this regard.
Wang Yi conveyed President Xi Jinping’s cordial greetings to Samdech Techo Hun Sen and stated that His Excellency’s recent visit to Beijing conveys to the world a clear message and firm commitment to carrying forward and deepening the time-honored friendship between China and Cambodia. With the care and support of the leaders of both countries, the first meeting of China-Cambodia “2+2” strategic dialogue mechanism between foreign and defense ministers was successfully convened yesterday, yielding extensive consensus. Both sides agreed to firmly support each other in safeguarding core interests, deepen all-around cooperation, strengthen law enforcement and defense collaboration, and enhance multilateral coordination. It is believed that this mechanism will effectively boost strategic mutual trust, provide a new instrument for the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Cambodia, inject new substance into the building of an all-weather China-Cambodia community with a shared future in the new era, and play a significant role in jointly responding to global and regional challenges.
Wang Yi stated that in the face of a volatile and turbulent international environment, it is of great significance and contemporary value for China and Cambodia to consolidate and deepen cooperation, which serves the immediate and long-term interests of both sides. China cherishes the friendship between the two countries, which was forged by the older generation of leaders, and is fully confident in the future development of bilateral relations. China is ready to work with Cambodia in the spirit of friendship, overcome external interference, maintain high-level exchanges, uphold mutual support, expand pragmatic cooperation, and strengthen political security and law enforcement collaboration with Cambodia. The two countries should coordinate high-quality development with high-level security, so as to ensure that the path of building an all-weather China-Cambodia community with a shared future in the new era becomes ever broader.
The two sides also exchanged in-depth views on major international and regional situations.
During the visit, Wang Yi also met with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and held talks with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet Meets with Wang Yi and His Accompanying Delegation
April 22 (MFA) – On April 22, 2026, local time, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet met in Phnom Penh with Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Defense Minister Dong Jun, who were in Phnom Penh for the first meeting of China-Cambodia “2+2” strategic dialogue mechanism between foreign and defense ministers.
Hun Manet asked Wang Yi to convey his cordial greetings to the Chinese leaders. Hun Manet congratulated China on its tremendous achievements under the leadership of President Xi Jinping and the Communist Party of China, and thanked the Chinese side for its all-around support to Cambodia’s economic and social development, as well as for providing security for the medical checkup and treatment of the Cambodian royal family. Hun Manet stated that Cambodia regards China as its most important and reliable good friend, and that President Xi Jinping’s historic visit to Cambodia last year has effectively elevated the development level of bilateral relations. Cambodia attaches great importance to the “2+2” strategic dialogue mechanism between foreign and defense ministers of both countries, and this meeting will surely be a great success and become an important platform for enhancing mutual trust and promoting cooperation. Cambodia firmly adheres to a friendly policy towards China and resolutely upholds the one-China principle. Cambodia looks forward to strengthening high-level exchanges with China, expanding institutional dialogues, and deepening practical cooperation in areas such as clean energy, agriculture, infrastructure and talent cultivation, so as to jointly build an all-weather Cambodia-China community with a shared future in the new era. Cambodia welcomes Chinese enterprises to invest in Cambodia and resolutely combats online gambling and telecom fraud, and is willing to strengthen cooperation with China in this regard. The Cambodian side highly appreciates China’s active role in international and regional affairs, and is willing to closely coordinate and cooperate with China on multilateral platforms, such as the United Nations to jointly safeguard multilateralism.
Wang Yi conveyed the best wishes of the Chinese leaders to the Cambodian side, stating that China and Cambodia are sincere friends and enduring partners. The friendship between the two countries has stood the test of time and emerged stronger, proving itself to be ironclad and unbreakable. President Xi Jinping’s historic visit to Cambodia last year has led the bilateral relations into a new stage of building an all-weather China-Cambodia community with a shared future in the new era. In the face of a tense and chaotic external environment, China and Cambodia need to strengthen solidarity and cooperation more than ever before. China will act on the important consensus reached between President Xi Jinping and the Cambodian leaders, ensure a successful first meeting of China-Cambodia “2+2” strategic dialogue mechanism between foreign and defense ministers, coordinate the two major tasks of development and security, adhere to the two fundamentals of people’s livelihood and public support, resolutely exclude external interference, continuously deepen strategic mutual trust, promote all-round cooperation, and contribute to the development, revitalization and long-term stability of both countries.
Wang Yi stated that China and Cambodia will stay firmly on the path of friendship paved by the older generation of leaders of both countries, and translate the vision of a community with a shared future into all aspects of bilateral relations. Both sides should maintain high-level exchanges, jointly promote the construction of the “Industrial Development Corridor” and the “Fish and Rice Corridor”, and help Cambodia enhance its capacity for independent development. Cross-border online gambling and telecom fraud endanger the safety of people’s lives and property, and must be resolutely cracked down on and completely eradicated by both sides. The two sides should firmly support each other in international multilateral affairs, respond to severe external challenges with China-Cambodia strategic coordination and strategic resilience, and work together to uphold fairness and justice.
Dong Jun briefed on the cooperation between the defense ministries of China and Cambodia.
During the meeting, Hun Manet briefed on the situation regarding the Cambodia-Thailand border conflict, expressed gratitude for China’s efforts in facilitating negotiations, and looked forward to China playing an even greater role in this regard. Wang Yi said that China is willing to continue to build more platforms for the resumption of exchanges and direct dialogue between Cambodia and Thailand.
Wang Yi Holds Talks with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn
April 23 (MFA) – On April 23, 2026, local time, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn in Phnom Penh.
Wang Yi extended congratulations on the success of the first meeting of China-Cambodia “2+2” strategic dialogue mechanism between foreign and defense ministers, and appreciated Cambodia’s efforts in this regard. Wang Yi stated that in the face of a turbulent and changing international landscape and successive global challenges, it is timely for China and Cambodia, as a community with a shared future, to launch the mechanism. The meeting was fruitful and yielded important consensus, effectively advancing strategic coordination and deepening strategic mutual trust between the two sides. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to being long-term, reliable good friends and partners, and agreed to further elevate the comprehensive strategic partnership to a new level, adding new substance to the building of a China-Cambodia community with a shared future.
Wang Yi stated that China stands ready to work with Cambodia to implement the outcomes of President Xi Jinping’s visit to Cambodia last year and the important consensus reached with Cambodian leaders. Both sides should coordinate development and security, deepen all-around cooperation, and prioritize the construction of the “Industrial Development Corridor” and the “Fish and Rice Corridor”. The two countries should also expand exchanges in green industries, agricultural trade, finance, and youth sectors, thereby consolidating the public foundation of China-Cambodia friendship. Combating online gambling and telecom fraud is vital to the safety of people’s lives and property. Both sides must sustain cooperation and resolutely and thoroughly remove this cancer. Taking the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia and the 35th anniversary of China-ASEAN Dialogue Relations as an opportunity, both sides should strengthen coordination under multilateral frameworks such as China-ASEAN cooperation and the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation. China will continue to work in its own way to rebuild mutual trust and improve relations between Cambodia and Thailand, and is willing to provide more platforms for direct communication between the two countries.
Prak Sokhonn stated that the successful convening of the Cambodia-China “2+2” strategic dialogue mechanism between foreign and defense ministers has enhanced mutual political trust and played an important role in deepening bilateral cooperation. Against the backdrop of a complex and evolving international situation, strengthening cooperation in political, security, and defense fields is of great significance. Cambodia-China friendship is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people and benefits both peoples. Cambodia appreciates China’s valuable support in areas such as infrastructure construction, clean energy, agriculture, and finance, and is willing to continue to deepen cooperation with China in various fields, resolutely combat online gambling and telecom fraud, and jointly resist external interference to safeguard their respective sovereignty, security, and development interests, so as to make more achievements in building an all-weather Cambodia-China community with a shared future in the new era. Prak Sokhonn briefed on the Cambodia-Thailand border conflict, expressed gratitude for China’s mediation efforts, and looked forward to China playing a greater role.
The two sides also exchanged views on international and regional issues of common concern.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul of Thailand Meets with Wang Yi
April 24 (MFA) – On April 24, 2026 local time, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul of Thailand met with Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Bangkok.
Anutin Charnvirakul asked Wang Yi to convey his best wishes to the Chinese leaders, stating that last year Thailand and China jointly celebrated the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, and the bilateral relationship has reached a new historical starting point. He noted that he accompanied King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua on a successful visit to China, personally experiencing that the “Thailand and China are one family” has been further cemented. Facing the current turbulent international situation, Thailand firmly adheres to the one-China policy and is willing to work with China to implement the consensus reached by the two heads of state, strengthen the alignment of development strategies, enhance cooperation in various fields, and resolutely combat online gambling and telecom fraud to further make the friendship between Thailand and China rooted in people’s hearts. Anutin Charnvirakul extended his gratitude for China’s unremitting efforts in helping properly resolve the border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, adding that he looks forward to China continuing to play a constructive role.
Wang Yi first conveyed the cordial greetings of the Chinese leaders to the Thai side, stating that King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua’s successful state visit to China last year marked a new chapter in the joint construction of a China-Thailand community with a shared future by the two heads of state. China has always been a reliable and dependable strategic partner of Thailand, and the saying “China and Thailand are one family” has a solid public opinion and social foundation, and is showing even broader prospects. Facing a volatile international situation, China is willing to deepen mutual respect, trust and support with Thailand, carry forward traditional friendship, and strengthen strategic coordination. China stands ready to expand cooperation with Thailand in new energy, infrastructure construction, agriculture and other fields, promote the building of a more stable, prosperous and sustainable China-Thailand community with a shared future, and continuously make new contributions to regional stability and development.
Wang Yi stated that China will support Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul in leading Thailand’s new government to accelerate economic development and improve people’s livelihoods. China hopes that Thailand will intensify its efforts to crack down on online gambling and telecom fraud, creating a favorable environment for bilateral relations. As a common friend of Thailand and Cambodia, China is willing to continue to build a platform for the two sides to engage in dialogue, rebuild mutual trust and improve relations.
Chinese, Thai FMs hold 3rd consultation mechanism meeting
BANGKOK, April 24 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, together with Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Thailand’s deputy prime minister and foreign minister, held the third meeting of the Consultation Mechanism between the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of China and Thailand on Friday in Bangkok.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, noted that this year marks the beginning of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan and also the start of the new Thai government’s governance.
Facing a volatile international situation, Wang said, China is willing to work with Thailand to give full play to the coordinating role of the foreign ministers’ consultation mechanism guided by the strategic consensus reached by the two heads of state.
Both sides should join hands to advance their respective modernization processes, jointly practice genuine multilateralism, create a new golden 50 years for China-Thailand friendship, and make new contributions to promoting the solidarity and development of the Global South as well as regional peace and stability, he said.
Noting that China has always placed Thailand in an important position in its neighborhood diplomacy, Wang said China is ready to continue to be a reliable strategic partner of Thailand, support the new Thai government in leading its people to follow a development path that suits its national conditions, and promote the building of a more stable, prosperous and sustainable China-Thailand community with a shared future.
It is believed that Thailand will continue to resolutely support China’s great cause of peaceful reunification, he added.
Wang also called on the two sides to maintain high-level exchanges, enhance political mutual trust, strengthen the alignment of development strategies and initiate the formulation of the new five-year action plan.
He said that both sides should intensify efforts to crack down on transnational crimes, completely eradicate gambling and fraud, strengthen multilateral collaboration and jointly implement the four major global initiatives.
China has always advocated resolving differences between countries through dialogue rather than force, Wang said, extending the hopes that Thailand and Cambodia will consolidate the ceasefire situation, resume bilateral contacts, resolve border disputes as soon as possible and maintain a peaceful and stable environment.
As a common friend of Thailand and Cambodia, China is willing to continue to build a platform for the two sides to rebuild mutual trust and improve relations, he said.
For his part, Sihasak said that Thailand will, as always, attach great importance to its relations with China, firmly pursue the one-China policy, and consolidate the political foundation of bilateral relations.
Thailand is willing to enhance high-level exchanges with China, deepen all-round cooperation in various fields such as connectivity, economy and trade, and combating online gambling and telecommunications fraud, and promote the continuous development of the Thailand-China community with a shared future.
He said that Thailand highly appreciates the four major global initiatives and is willing to strengthen multilateral coordination with China.
Sihasak expressed the appreciation for China’s efforts in actively promoting peace talks and mediating the border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia, adding that he looks forward to China continuing to play a constructive role.
The two foreign ministers also exchanged views on the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) and East Asia cooperation, and agreed to enhance coordination and cooperation to actively build an LMC 2.0, promoting the building of a Lancang-Mekong community with a shared future to a new level.
Myanmar’s President Min Aung Hlaing Meets with Wang Yi
April 25 (MFA) – On April 25, 2026 local time, Myanmar’s new President Min Aung Hlaing met with Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Nay Pyi Taw.
Min Aung Hlaing asked Wang Yi to convey his best wishes to President Xi Jinping, and expressed heartfelt gratitude for President Xi Jinping’s prompt congratulations on his election and for sending a special envoy to attend the inauguration ceremony, as well as for China’s support for the economic development and post-earthquake reconstruction of Myanmar. Min Aung Hlaing stated that Myanmar consistently regards its relationship with China as the most important bilateral tie, stays committed to the one-China principle, and highly appreciates and actively supports the four global initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping. The new Myanmar government expects to strengthen high-level exchanges with China, advance the construction of the Myanmar-China Economic Corridor, expand cooperation in various fields, including energy, trade, and infrastructure, accelerate Myanmar’s development and revitalization, and work together to maintain border peace and stability, while continuously deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries to set a model for state-to-state relations, and build a Myanmar-China community with a shared future. Myanmar will never allow any actions that harm China’s interests within its borders, and will continue to intensify its crackdown on online gambling and telecom fraud and take concrete measures to ensure the safety of Chinese personnel, institutions and projects in Myanmar.
Wang Yi conveyed President Xi Jinping’s cordial greetings to Min Aung Hlaing, stating that President Xi Jinping’s congratulatory message on His Excellency’s election as president and the dispatch of a special envoy to attend the inauguration ceremony fully demonstrate the high importance Chinese leaders attach to the development of China-Myanmar relations. China and Myanmar are close neighbors connected by mountains and rivers, sharing a deep “pauk-phaw” friendship. China’s policy toward Myanmar remains consistent and can be summarized as “three firm supports”: China firmly supports Myanmar in following a successful development path that suits its national conditions and is supported by its people; firmly supports Myanmar in safeguarding its national sovereignty, security and territorial integrity; and firmly supports Myanmar in achieving national peace, reconciliation and social harmony. This year marks the first year of the new Myanmar government’s administration, and both sides should take it as an opportunity to carry forward the traditional friendship, open up new prospects for bilateral relations, and achieve new results in building the China-Myanmar community with a shared future.
Wang Yi stated that practice has proven that building a China-Myanmar community with a shared future perfectly aligns with the development and revitalization needs of both countries and serves the fundamental interests of both peoples, urging both sides to unswervingly follow this path. China supports the new Myanmar government’s five key priorities in governance, and is ready to maintain high-level exchanges with Myanmar, strengthen strategic coordination, advance bilateral cooperation centered on post-earthquake reconstruction, help Myanmar rebuild its economic system as soon as possible, and enhance its capacity for independent development. China is willing to cooperate with Myanmar to resolutely and thoroughly eradicate online gambling and telecom fraud. China will continue to speak up for Myanmar on multilateral platforms, and support Myanmar’s participation in more dialogue and cooperation mechanisms and the enhancement of its interaction with ASEAN.
During his visit to Myanmar, Wang Yi also held talks with Foreign Minister of Myanmar Tin Maung Swe. The two sides witnessed the exchange of the handover certificate for prefabricated houses donated by China and the memorandum of understanding on cooperation between the space authorities of the two countries.
Wang Yi Holds Talks with Foreign Minister of Myanmar Tin Maung Swe
April 25 (MFA) – On April 25, 2026 local time, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Foreign Minister of Myanmar Tin Maung Swe in Nay Pyi Taw.
Wang Yi congratulated Tin Maung Swe on his appointment as Myanmar’s foreign minister, stating that his visit to Myanmar, coming just as the new government is formed and the country enters a new stage of development, fully demonstrates the high importance China attaches to the development of China-Myanmar relations. China is always a truly reliable good friend and partner of Myanmar. China stands ready to maintain high-level exchanges with Myanmar, deepen practical cooperation, support Myanmar in accelerating its development and revitalization, and advance new progress in building a shared-weal-and-woe China-Myanmar community with a shared future, so as to better benefit the Myanmar people.
Wang Yi stated that China firmly supports Myanmar in safeguarding its national sovereignty, security, and development interests. China is ready to strengthen strategic communication with Myanmar and conduct pragmatic cooperation centered on post-earthquake reconstruction. Both sides should enhance cooperation in electricity and oil and gas to jointly safeguard energy security; expand trade and investment to advance the construction of the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor; explore new areas of cooperation to help Myanmar enhance its capacity for independent development; deepen security cooperation to maintain peace and stability along the border; resolutely crack down on online gambling and telecom fraud to protect the lives and property of the people; and strengthen youth exchanges and training to consolidate the public opinion foundation for friendship between the two countries. China will continue to speak up for Myanmar on the international stage and closely coordinate with Myanmar under the frameworks of the UN, China-ASEAN cooperation, and the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation.
Tin Maung Swe stated that Myanmar and China are “pauk-phaw” friends and neighbors who jointly initiated the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, setting a model for friendly interactions between nations. Myanmar reaffirms its firm commitment to the one-China principle, and is willing to remain a trustworthy and friendly neighbor to China, maintain close high-level exchanges, and accelerate the construction of projects under the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor. Myanmar stands ready to deepen cooperation in various fields including talent training, infrastructure, railways, agriculture, and artificial intelligence, and work together with China to build a Myanmar-China community with a shared future. Myanmar will also make every effort to ensure the safety of Chinese projects and personnel in the country, and to work closely with China to resolutely combat online gambling and telecom fraud, so as to create a sound environment for bilateral cooperation. Myanmar fully supports the four major global initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping and his important propositions on international affairs, and looks forward to receiving more support from China on multilateral platforms.
After the talks, the two sides witnessed the exchange of the handover certificate for prefabricated houses donated by China and the memorandum of understanding on cooperation between the space authorities of the two countries.
