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

January 5, 2026 2:34 AM EST

BEIJING, Jan ⁠5 (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.

(Reporting by Ryan Woo and Xiuhao Chen; Editing by Christopher Cushing)



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