China envoy visits Cambodia seeking to de-escalate fighting with Thailand
Summary
China’s special envoy for Asian affairs visited Phnom Penh to urge Cambodia and Thailand to de-escalate border fighting ahead of a special ASEAN meeting.
Key Points
- China's special envoy for Asian affairs visited Phnom Penh to urge Cambodia and Thailand to de-escalate border fighting.
- The visit aims to promote peaceful settlement of disputes between Cambodia and Thailand.
- The US and China are coordinating efforts to bring about a ceasefire ahead of a special ASEAN meeting.
- US Secretary of State Rubio expressed cautious optimism about a ceasefire being reinstated soon.
