Top diplomats of China, Cambodia and Thailand meet as Beijing seeks to strengthen role in dispute

Top diplomats of China, Cambodia and Thailand meet as Beijing seeks to strengthen role in dispute

HONG KONG (AP) — Foreign ministers from Cambodia and Thailand met with their Chinese counterparts on Monday as Beijing’s government, building on its growing presence in the world diplomatic arena, sought to play a stronger mediating role in the violent border dispute between the two Southeast Asian countries. The trilateral meeting, held in a southwestern … Read more

Landmine explosion that injures Chinese man on Cambodia-Thailand border raises concern

Landmine explosion that injures Chinese man on Cambodia-Thailand border raises concern

BANGKOK (AP) — A Chinese man allegedly trying to cross illegally into Thailand from Cambodia was injured Saturday when he stepped on a land mine, the Thai army announced, repeating its accusations that Cambodian forces were planting weapons against personnel in territory claimed by both countries. Army Spokesman, Maj. Gen. Winthai Suvaree was quoted as … Read more