PM Reaffirms Thailand-China Ties, Pledges Investment Support
Thailand's Prime Minister pledged continued investment support and strengthened ties with China at the Thailand–China Cooperation Expo 2026 in Bangkok, emphasizing the two nations' deep 1,000-year relationship and commitment to mutual prosp
Prime Minister Anupong Paojinda presided over the opening and delivered a keynote address at the Thailand–China Cooperation Expo 2026 on July 22, 2025, at Impact Challenger Hall in Muang Thong Thani. The event was attended by senior Thai and Chinese business leaders, including representatives from the Thai Chamber of Commerce, the Thai-Chinese Chamber of Commerce, and China's enterprise trade association.
Chinese Deputy Ambassador Wu Zhuoou opened remarks in Mandarin before switching to Thai, wishing the expo success and hoping it would create sweet feelings for Thai citizens akin to the song "Tianmimimi" that the PM graciously performed at a reception hosted by Chinese Premier Li Qiang. He concluded by borrowing the PM's phrase "Jianguo taiguo, jianguo zhongguo"—advancing Thailand, advancing China—and moving forward with the Thailand–China Cooperation Expo 2026.
The PM noted that the deputy ambassador had just taught him Thai, jokingly questioning whether his official title was ambassador or deputy ambassador, commenting on the ambassador's strong Thai language skills. He expressed hope to learn some Chinese, acknowledging that his limited Mandarin proficiency sometimes necessitates singing instead.
Anupong emphasized that the expo occurs at a crucial moment, as Thailand-China relations are forming to achieve stability and strength, with mutual support between the two nations as siblings and one family. He stated that in a world facing multiple challenges, both countries must define cooperation direction and set the tone of bilateral friendship for maximum national and public benefit.
The PM noted that strengthening Thailand-China relations is not difficult because of their deep, long-standing bond passed down through generations, fostering mutual understanding and continued support. He highlighted that last year both nations celebrated 50 years of diplomatic relations, though he emphasized this formal milestone masks a much deeper 1,000-year relationship. The ties between Thailand and China stretch back so far that their origin is beyond memory, he said, describing their long coexistence as enduring and inseparable.
