According to @ReferenceNews, King Vajiralongkorn of Thailand arrived in Beijing on November 13 to begin a state visit to China. This is the first visit by a Thai king to China since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Thailand 50 years ago.
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Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning previously introduced that King Vajiralongkorn chose China as the first major country for his official visit, fully demonstrating the high importance both sides attach to the development of Sino-Thai relations.
Mao Ning stated that China and Thailand are close friendly neighbors and a community with a shared future. In recent years, under the strategic guidance of the leaders of the two countries, Sino-Thai relations have maintained a high level of operation, and "Sino-Thai family" has become deeply rooted in people's hearts. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Sino-Thai diplomatic relations and the "Golden 50 Years of Sino-Thai Friendship," and the bilateral relations face new development opportunities. China expects this visit to continue traditional friendship, consolidate political mutual trust, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, and achieve more fruitful results in building a community with a shared future for Sino-Thai relations, better benefiting the people of both countries, and making positive contributions to regional peace, stability, and development.
The Thai side issued a statement saying that King Vajiralongkorn's five-day visit holds "historic significance," which will further strengthen Sino-Thai bilateral relations in the coming years, highlighting the "deep-rooted friendship and mutual understanding between the two countries at all levels."
Media outlets such as Reuters pointed out that King Vajiralongkorn's visit carries significant meaning, highlighting the increasing influence of China on Thailand.
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