The Beijing Hour China, Thailand pledge to align development plans as ties enter another 50 years
Nov 14, 2025
China and Thailand are stepping into a promising future, as President Xi and Thai King Vajiralongkorn deepen their cooperation plans. Delays with the Shenzhou-20 mission due to a cracked window raise concerns, but astronauts have returned safely. Meanwhile, tensions with Japan grow over remarks about Taiwan, drawing a sharp response from Beijing. In other news, a boost in Thai merchants entering the Chinese e-commerce scene highlights growing economic ties.
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Bilateral Ties Enter A New Phase
- China and Thailand marked 50 years of ties with a pledge to deepen strategic alignment and joint high-quality development.
- Leaders highlighted cooperation on projects like the China-Thailand Railway and emerging fields such as AI and aviation.
Visit Signals Deeper Strategic Trust
- Professor Chu Qian framed the Thai king's visit as elevating ties from a 'golden era' to a 'diamond era' and stressing people-to-people exchanges.
- He emphasized modern collaboration areas like AI, digitalization, and renewable energy beyond tourism and agriculture.
Thai Vendors Finding China Like Home
- Thai sellers report easy market access on Chinese platforms like Taobao, Tmall and Douyin and active interest from importers.
- Visa exemptions and distributor partnerships in Shenzhen have made trade and in-person meetings far simpler for entrepreneurs.