After weeks of fighting along their contested border that has killed more than 100 people and displaced over half a million in both countries, Thailand and Cambodia finally signed a ceasefire agreement on Saturday, just prior to their top diplomats commencing two days of peace talks brokered by China in Yuxi, Yunnan province, on Sunday.

As Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who was hosting his Thai and Cambodian counterparts in the southwestern city, noted, the ceasefire is an important step toward restoring peace, and accords with the shared expectations of countries in the region.

Both Cambodia and Thailand have expressed appreciation and gratitude for China’s positive role in mediating the dispute, which is emblematic of its efforts to foster regional peace and stability.

By facilitating dialogue between Cambodia and Thailand and supporting peace initiatives, China has not only helped avert a potential humanitarian disaster, but also reinforced its position as a responsible player in Southeast Asia.

By hosting the talks in Yuxi and offering humanitarian aid to those affected by........

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