Q: It was reported that on the afternoon of August 7, the Extraordinary Meeting of the Cambodia-Thailand General Border Committee (GBC) was held in Malaysia, and Cambodia and Thailand reached understanding on the monitoring mechanism and follow-up arrangements of the ceasefire. China was invited to the meeting. What is your comment?

A: According to the understanding reached between Cambodian and Thai leaders in Kuala Lumpur on July 28, Cambodia and Thailand held an extraordinary GBC meeting and reached understanding on the implementation arrangements, monitoring mechanism and follow-up matters of the ceasefire, laying the foundation for realizing an effective ceasefire and cementing lasting peace between the two sides. China welcomes this.

The situation along the Cambodia-Thailand border continues to deescalate. This fully proves that dialogue and consultation is the right way to resolve disputes. China upholds a just and fair position, supports Cambodia and Thailand in enhancing communication and resolving differences properly, supports advancing political settlement through the ASEAN Way, and is ready to continue playing a constructive role for the peaceful settlement of the border disputes between Cambodia and Thailand.