US President Trump wrote today (Beijing time December 13): "This morning, I had a very good meeting with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen regarding the unfortunate resumption of long-term war between the two countries. They have agreed to stop all gunfire from tonight and resume the peace agreement previously signed by me and them under the mediation of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. The roadside bomb attack that caused several Thai soldiers' casualties was an accident, but Thailand still carried out a strong retaliation. Both countries are eager for peace and hope to continue trade with the United States. I am honored to work together with Anutin and Hun Sen to resolve this crisis that could have turned into a major war between two originally prosperous countries! I also thank Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for his help on this important issue."
[Clever] Comment: This time, Trump has rarely boasted about himself. He used relatively plain language to describe his call with the leaders of Thailand and Cambodia. In the mediation process of the border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, the Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar, as the rotating chair of ASEAN, played the most critical role. There is no denying that US President Trump also played an active role.
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