Thailand and Cambodia reaffirm ceasefire after China-brokered meeting in Shanghai
The ceasefire reached in Malaysia was supposed to take effect at midnight on Monday, but was quickly tested . Thailand's army accused Cambodia of launching attacks in multiple areas early Tuesday, but Cambodia said there was no firing in any location. The Thai army then reported exchanges of gunfire into Wednesday morning but said there was no use of heavy artillery.
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