China Welcomes Thailand-Cambodia Ceasefire After Five Days of Clashes
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday that the truce is 'an important step toward easing tensions' between the neighboring countries. He added that China 'appreciates and welcomes' the efforts made by both sides to restore calm.
The ceasefire follows several days of fighting along the shared border, prompting leaders from both countries to agree on a truce to prevent further escalation.
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