China Fills Trump Gap: Brokers Thailand-Cambodia Peace Amid Border Dispute

• China hosts top diplomats from Thailand and Cambodia for peace talks following a new ceasefire agreement.
• Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is mediating discussions in Yunnan province to ensure lasting peace and prevent renewed fighting.
• The talks aim to solidify a ceasefire after weeks of conflict claimed over 100 lives and displaced 500,000 people.
• China announced 20 million yuan ($2.8 million) in humanitarian aid for Cambodia, with the first batch already delivered.
• Beijing's mediation contrasts with earlier, unsuccessful efforts by former US President Donald Trump to resolve the conflict.

Why It Matters: China actively mediates the Thailand-Cambodia border dispute, providing aid and a platform for lasting peace.