BEIJING: The top priority for Thailand and Cambodia is to cease fire and stop fighting as soon as possible, resume dialogue, and resolve their border disputes peacefully, a special Chinese envoy to the region said. China supports ASEAN's mediation efforts and is willing to once again create conditions and provide a platform for dialogue and negotiations between the two sides, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Tuesday, citing Deng Xijun, the ministry's Special Envoy for Asian Affairs.

BANGKOK: China’s special envoy for Asian affairs visited Phnom Penh this week to push for Cambodia and Thailand to de-escalate their fierce border fighting, Cambodia’s foreign…

The neighbouring countries hold their first direct meeting in regional push for peace.

Planned talks come as Southeast Asian leaders urge both countries to show 'maximum restraint' and return to dialogue.

BEIJING: The top priority for Thailand and Cambodia is to cease fire and stop fighting as soon as possible, resume dialogue, and resolve their border disputes peacefully, a…