Chinese Premier Li meets Thai King, hails trade growth amid global uncertainty
Chinese Premier Li Qiang met Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn in Bangkok on 14 November, praising bilateral trade growth despite global instability and pledging deeper cooperation in investment, innovation and electric vehicles.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang met Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn in Bangkok on 14 November, praising the resilience of bilateral economic ties amid global turbulence.
Li said China appreciates the Thai royal family’s longstanding commitment to promoting Sino-Thai friendship. He described the “China-Thailand as one family” concept as a unique strength of the relationship, reflected in tangible results across various fields.
“Against the current turbulent international situation, Sino-Thai economic and trade cooperation has grown against the trend, which is especially valuable,” Li was quoted as saying.
He added that China is willing to work with Thailand to follow the strategic guidance of the two countries’ leaders, continue close exchanges, and expand cooperation in investment, technological innovation, and new-energy vehicles. Li also called for deeper people-to-people exchanges to support the economic and social development of both nations and enhance the well-being of their peoples.
According to Xinhua News Agency, King Vajiralongkorn said Li’s official visit to Thailand would help further consolidate traditional Thai-Chinese friendship and deepen practical cooperation between the two countries.