According to a message on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on July 27, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to questions regarding the border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand.
Question: Under the mediation of the international community, Cambodia and Thailand have recently expressed a positive willingness to cease fire and stop the fighting, but the fighting on the ground is still ongoing. What is China's position on this?
Answer: Cambodia and Thailand are neighbors that cannot be moved, and they are both friendly neighboring countries of China. Adhering to neighborly trust and properly managing differences will conform to the fundamental and long-term interests of both Cambodia and Thailand, which is beneficial to regional peace and stability. China is deeply saddened by the casualties caused by the conflict in both Cambodia and Thailand, and extends sincere condolences. We hope that both sides will take the common interests of their people as the starting point, uphold the spirit of "harmony is precious" and "being kind to neighbors", remain calm and restrained, quickly cease fire and stop the fighting, and peacefully resolve differences through dialogue and consultation, so as to restore peace and stability in the border areas as soon as possible.
Cambodia and Thailand are both important members of ASEAN. In recent days, ASEAN has actively promoted the ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand, and China appreciates this, and welcomes all efforts that help ease the situation. China will continue to maintain close communication with Cambodia and Thailand, actively promote peace talks, and play a constructive role in promoting the ceasefire and stopping the fighting, upholding an impartial and fair position.
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