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China-Thailand relations
Thailand Had Offers to Resettle Uyghurs Before Deportation, Report Says
By Sebastian Strangio
The government chose not to send the asylum seekers to a third country in order to avoid retaliation from Beijing, diplomats and opposition lawmakers say.
US, Japan Issue Travel Alerts for Thailand After Uyghur Deportation
By Sebastian Strangio
The two governments have warned their nationals about possible retaliatory attacks, citing the Erawan Shrine bombing in 2015.
Thai Deportation of Uyghurs Is Imminent, Rights Group Says
By Sebastian Strangio
The 48 asylum seekers are part of a group of more than 300 Uyghur Muslims who fled China's Xinjiang region in 2014.
Thailand and China Should Deepen Relations Amid ‘Unprecedented Changes’, Xi Says
By Sebastian Strangio
The Chinese leader also thanked visiting Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra for her government's actions against online scamming compounds in Myanmar.
Thailand Cuts Electricity to Scam Sanctuaries Across Myanmar Border
By Sebastian Strangio
The measures were announced on the eve of PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra's state visit to China, during which she is set to discuss anti-scam efforts with Xi Jinping.
Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn to Visit China Next Week
By Sebastian Strangio
The Thai leader says that the discussions with Xi Jinping will focus on online scamming operations, tourism, and air pollution.
Forgotten Voices: The Uyghurs Facing Deportation From Thailand to China
By Abdulhakim Idris
The fate of these 48 men has become a litmus test for human rights in Southeast Asia, with far-reaching implications that extend beyond the borders of Thailand and China.
Thailand’s New Government Rebalances Its Relationship With China
By Tommy Walker
While relations between Bangkok and Beijing remain warm, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is pursuing a more diversified foreign policy.
Thailand-China Railway Project Should Be Expedited, Chinese FM Says
By Sebastian Strangio
The high-speed rail line, which would connect Bangkok to a recently completed line in Laos, has been hampered by delays.
Is China Replacing the US as Thailand’s Main Security Partner?
By Jack Sato and Abdul Rahman Yaacob
In both arms sales and joint military exercises, China has been rapidly catching up to – or even surpassing – the U.S., Thailand’s official ally.
Thailand’s High-Speed Railway: On the Fast Track to Ties With China, But at What Cost?
By Prem Singh Gill
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has pledged to move the project forward after years of delays and sluggish progress.
A Bad Idea Revisited: Thailand Pitches Prayut’s ‘Land Bridge’ to Beijing
By Mark S. Cogan
The costly infrastructure project would damage the environment and create an unhealthy economic dependence on China.
Members of Exiled Chinese Church Detained in Thailand
By Tian Macleod Ji and David Rising
Members of the Shenzhen Holy Reformed Church, also called the Mayflower Church, came to Thailand in 2022 seeking asylum.
With High Hopes, Thailand Welcomes Chinese Tourists’ Return
By Chalida Ekvitthayavechnukul and Tied McLeod Ji
In 2019, before the pandemic, around 11 million Chinese visited Thailand each year.
Thai PM Meets US Defense Secretary in a Bid to Advance Security Ties
By Sebastian Strangio
The meeting reflects a palpable warming of relations between Bangkok and Washington.
A Trickle of Chinese Tourists Return to Thailand, With Hopes of More to Come
By Jason Hung
The arrival of the first Chinese tourists in Thailand under the Special Tourist Visa program is a good sign for the Thai economy.
Will the ‘Milk Tea War’ Have a Lasting Impact on China-Thailand Relations?
By Poowin Bunyavejchewin
The online spat, though short-lived, revealed deeper-seated reservations about the relationship among Thai people.
Why Some of China’s Most Ardent Nationalists Are Fangirls
By Xu Xin
The latest Twitter war, centering on a Thai idol named Bright, reveals a curious trend in Chinese nationalism.
China-Thailand Submarine Deal in the Headlines with Keel-Laying Ceremony
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The development marked another incremental inroad in the agreement.
China-Thailand Military Ties in the Headlines With New Shipbuilding Pact
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The new deal spotlighted the security aspect of the relationship between the two countries.
Will Thailand’s Chinese High-Speed Railway Be Worth It?
By Pechnipa Dominique Lam
The government is rushing ahead with the high-speed rail, even as the public is left in the dark.
The Belt and Road Initiative and China's Southeast Asia Diplomacy
By Xue Li and Li Yongke
Ranking China's potential BRI partners in Southeast Asia.
What’s With the New China-Thailand Military Facility?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Despite the general hype, specifics about the project remain unclear.
The Real Lesson in Thailand’s Struggle With a China Rail Project
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent controversy offers a cautionary tale with respect to large-scale infrastructure projects.
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