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China and Thailand Forge 'Brotherly' Ties Amid New Partnership

11/17/2025

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Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged to deepen ties with Thailand during King Maha Vajiralongkorn's first official visit to China.
Xi described the relationship as a 'family' while urging cooperation on a railway link and artificial intelligence (AI).
King Vajiralongkorn described the partnership as 'brotherly' and sought deeper exchanges.
Thailand, once allied with the United States, now views China as its largest trading partner and a source of military equipment.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged to deepen ties with Thailand during King Maha Vajiralongkorn's first official visit to China.
Xi described the relationship as a 'family' while urging cooperation on a railway link and artificial intelligence (AI).
King Vajiralongkorn described the partnership as 'brotherly' and sought deeper exchanges.
Thailand, once allied with the United States, now views China as its largest trading partner and a source of military equipment.