China's Premier Li Extends Warm Welcome to Thai PM Srettha
Chinese Premier Li Qiang welcomed Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin with a formal state reception in Beijing on July 20, before the two leaders held talks to strengthen bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang gave Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin a formal reception in a warm atmosphere before they held full-scale talks to strengthen Thailand-China cooperation across all dimensions. On July 20, 2025, at 10:45 a.m. Beijing time at the North Hall on the first floor of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin participated in the formal reception ceremony and inspection of the honor guard during his official state visit to China. Upon arrival, the PM walked up the stairs past the honor guard, where Chinese Premier Li Qiang personally welcomed him with warm greetings, reflecting the friendship, trust, and strong relationship between the two nations. The two leaders then took a joint photograph before standing for both national anthems and participating in the honor guard inspection, which was conducted with dignity and elegance, emphasizing the mutual respect and importance of their partnership as close neighbors and key regional cooperators. During this visit, the two prime ministers held full-scale talks to advance cooperation in various areas of mutual benefit, witnessed the signing of agreements between Thailand and China, and attended a lunch reception hosted by the Chinese premier.
