Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Thailand's Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn in Beijing this week, spotlighting deepening bilateral ties as the two nations gear up for major diplomatic milestones. 🌟
Wang highlighted that 2024 marks the 75th anniversary of the People's Republic of China, while 2025 will celebrate 50 years of China-Thailand diplomatic relations. “Our countries are seizing new opportunities in modernization and building a community with a shared future,” he said, citing China’s role as Thailand’s top trading partner and largest foreign investor. 💼📈
Cultural bonds are also booming: Visa-free travel launched this year saw over 20,000 cross-border arrivals on day one. 🛫 Wang praised Princess Sirindhorn’s 50+ visits to China as “a bridge for friendship,” while the Princess reaffirmed Thailand’s commitment to expanding cooperation in tech, agriculture, and education. 👩🔬🌾
With royal family ties and “historic consensus” driving momentum, both sides aim to turn next year’s anniversary into a springboard for stronger people-to-people connections. 🤝✨
