The US and China spar over the truce between Thailand and Cambodia

US and China spar over role in Thailand-Cambodia truce

Southeast Asia Between USA and China There was a diplomatic dispute over whether, who played a decisive role in achieving the ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia. This is reported by the Bloomberg.

Both sides are trying to demonstrate that it was their actions that were decisive in stopping the fighting on the border.

The position of the United States and China

Washington stated that The truce was made possible by American pressure, In particular economic leverage. However, Beijing disagreed with this assessment.

Minister of Foreign Affairs of China Wang Yi stressed that China acts as a neutral intermediary, without imposing its own decisions on the parties or exerting direct pressure.

What is known about the truce

A truce between Thailand and Cambodia was declared after a series of border clashes, The result of which:

• Dozens of people were killed;

• more than 500 thousand residents were forced to leave their homes.

This is already The second ceasefire in the last six months, and his Sustainability is still in question, Bloomberg notes.

The role of ASEAN and humanitarian aid

China has also declared its readiness:

• support the ASEAN observer mission;

• Provide humanitarian aid to the affected regions.

According to the agency, Cambodia has already received financial support, whereas Thailand is considering a similar proposal.

Context.

The situation around the ceasefire demonstrates intensification of geopolitical rivalry between the USA and China in South-East Asia, The two states are seeking to strengthen their influence by mediating regional conflicts.