On December 28, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia Prak Sokhonn in Yuxi, Yunnan Province.

Wang Yi said that the ironclad friendship between China and Cambodia has withstood the test of the changing international landscape, remaining rock-solid and growing stronger over time. China is following closely the tensions on the Cambodia-Thailand border and has been committed to promoting talks for peace. With the concerted efforts of all parties, the two militaries of Cambodia and Thailand have reached a ceasefire agreement, marking an important step toward restoring peace. China congratulates both countries on this progress. The ceasefire fully aligns with the shared aspirations of the Cambodian and Thai peoples and meets the common expectations of countries in the region, and it is believed to be welcomed and supported by all parties.

Wang Yi stated that the ceasefire marks the beginning of the process of rebuilding peace. The two sides should proceed in a phased and measured approach to promote a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire, restore normal interactions, rebuild mutual trust, turn around bilateral relations, and safeguard regional peace and stability. The two countries can make good use of this face-to-face opportunity for representatives of their diplomatic and military departments to engage in dialogue and communication in a flexible manner, enhance understanding and build mutual trust. Wang Yi expressed the expectation that the three parties will send out a message of peace from Yunnan, reach a consensus on peace, and showcase the prospects for peace. China supports ASEAN in playing its due role and stands ready to assist the ASEAN observer team in monitoring the ceasefire, and provide humanitarian supplies to Cambodia for the settlement of displaced people in border areas. Wang Yi expressed the hope that Cambodia will continue to enhance the protection of Chinese citizens and projects in the country.

Prak Sokhonn said that Cambodia highly appreciates China's positive role in mediating the conflict, including the meeting among the foreign ministers of Cambodia, China, and Thailand in Anning, as well as the Chinese special envoy's shuttle mediation. Thanks to the joint efforts of China and all parties, Cambodia and Thailand held a meeting of the General Border Committee, and the two militaries signed a ceasefire agreement. Moving forward, Cambodia is willing to work with Thailand to fully implement the ceasefire agreement, make effective use of various dialogue mechanisms, and continuously enhance mutual trust between the two countries and their militaries. This is crucial for restoring bilateral exchanges, normalizing relations, and resolving the border issue at an early date. Cambodia looks forward to the early arrival of the dawn of peace and hopes that this trilateral meeting will contribute to rebuilding lasting peace.

Both sides also exchanged views on China-Cambodia relations and agreed that under the strategic guidance of the leaders of both countries, positive progress has been made in building an all-weather China-Cambodia community with a shared future in the new era. The Cambodian side expressed gratitude for China's support and assistance in Cambodia's development, considering China as the most reliable and trustworthy partner. Cambodia will firmly abide by the one-China principle, oppose "Taiwan independence", and support China's cause of reunification.