Chinese President Xi Jinping promised closer ties with Thailand during an audience with Their Majesties the King and Queen who are making a historic visit that coincides with the 50th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic relationship.
Describing the two countries as like "family", Xi said China would "strengthen strategic alignment" with Thailand, according to state broadcaster CCTV.
He said cooperation would be expanded on a China-Thailand railway link as well as in emerging fields like AI, aerospace and the digital economy.
"King Vajiralongkorn's choice of China as his first major country for a state visit... fully demonstrates the high importance he attaches to China-Thailand relations", Xi said according to CCTV.
