China and Thailand to expand military ties amid Asia-Pacific ‘security challenges’

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Won't be long before Thailand is a vassal of China

Defence Minister Li Shangfu tells the Royal Thai Army’s commander-in-chief that Beijing is ready for more cooperation
The two militaries are planning more joint drills this year


China stands ready to expand military cooperation and maintain regional stability with Thailand, with a series of joint drills planned for this year.
Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu offered the assurance to Narongphan Jitkaewtae, the Royal Thai Army’s commander-in-chief, in talks in Beijing on Saturday.
“China stands ready to work with Thailand to implement to the letter the important consensus reached by the leaders of both countries … and to push for more fruit of cooperation between the two militaries, especially between the two armies,” the defence ministry quoted Li as saying.

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He added that the two countries were good friends, partners, relatives and neighbours who had achieved fruitful cooperation in the areas of trade, culture and high-level exchanges, it said.
In November, Xi and Chan-o-cha signed a cooperation plan to jointly promote the Belt and Road Initiative, China’s transnational infrastructure project.
They also pledged to build a safe and prosperous region for China and Southeast Asian states.

 

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On Saturday, Jitkaewtae said Thailand “appreciates and firmly supports China’s important role in maintaining regional security and stability”, according to the Chinese defence ministry’s statement.