Tensions remain high along the Thailand-Cambodia border following a recent five-day conflict, with a Thai soldier injured by a landmine near the border days after a ceasefire was agreed upon. Cambodia has accused Thai forces of evicting villagers and erecting barbed wire, while Thailand has accused Cambodia of using landmines. In response to the fragile situation, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi hosted multiple meetings in Anning, Yunnan Province, with the foreign ministers of Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam. During these talks, Wang Yi expressed China's support for dialogue and reconciliation between Thailand and Cambodia, pledging assistance for landmine clearance and encouraging the two nations to rebuild trust and expedite the resumption of bilateral exchanges. The ministers also discussed joint efforts to combat transnational crimes and pledged to help maintain stability in Myanmar. China emphasized that Thailand and Cambodia are capable of managing their disputes and addressing broader regional challenges through cooperation. The diplomatic engagements underscore China's role in facilitating peace and stability in the Lancang-Mekong region amid ongoing border tensions.
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