Overview
- Xi Jinping welcomed King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida at the Great Hall of the People, marking the first state visit to China by a reigning Thai monarch since ties were established in 1975.
- Beijing said it will strengthen strategic alignment with Bangkok, pushing the China–Thailand railway and broader collaboration in artificial intelligence, aerospace, and the digital economy.
- China signaled increased purchases of Thai agricultural products as both sides emphasized robust trade, with reported bilateral commerce of roughly US$80 billion last year.
- The five-day program includes a state banquet and visits to Lingguang Temple, the Beijing Aerospace Control Centre, and technology institutions highlighting China’s development.
- Recent actions cited by reports include Thailand’s extradition of Chinese national She Zhijiang and earlier deportations of 40 Uyghurs, alongside stepped-up joint efforts against cross-border scam and gambling networks.