Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire 'gradually' being implemented, says China

Thailand and Cambodia have begun gradually implementing their latest ceasefire agreement, with China urging both sides to ensure a lasting and comprehensive peace.

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January 5, 2026

Cambodia's Defence Minister Tea Seiha and Thailand's Defence Minister Natthaphon Narkphanit pose with documents during a special General Border Committee (GBC) meeting at a border checkpoint, in Chanthaburi province, Thailand, December 27, 2025. Agence Kampuchea Press/Handout via REUTERS

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The agreement between Thailand and Cambodia on a ceasefire is being "gradually" implemented, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Monday.

China hopes both sides will ensure a "comprehensive" and "lasting" ceasefire, said ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular news conference.

Thailand has returned 18 soldiers to Cambodia, Lin also said.

Thailand and Cambodia agreed a second ceasefire at the end of December, ending weeks of border clashes that amounted to the worst fighting in years between the Southeast Asian neighbours.

-Ryan Woo and Xiuhao Chen/Reuters

The agreement between Thailand and Cambodia on a ceasefire is being "gradually" implemented, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Monday.

China hopes both sides will ensure a "comprehensive" and "lasting" ceasefire, said ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular news conference.

Thailand has returned 18 soldiers to Cambodia, Lin also said.

Thailand and Cambodia agreed a second ceasefire at the end of December, ending weeks of border clashes that amounted to the worst fighting in years between the Southeast Asian neighbours.

-Ryan Woo and Xiuhao Chen/Reuters