Border closure turns Thai-Cambodian gateway into ghost town
Since July 2025, clashes have closed Thailand’s southern border checkpoint with Cambodia, halting travel to Sihanoukville and Phnom Penh and turning a busy hub into a ghost town.
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Chinese mainland and Singapore Deepen BRI & Innovation Ties
On 15 December in Chongqing, the Chinese mainland and Singapore held four council meetings, vowing to deepen Belt & Road ties, spur innovation and uphold the multilateral trading system.
Hainan FTP to Launch Island-Wide Customs Operations on December 18
On Dec 18, 2025, Hainan FTP launches island-wide special customs operations, streamlining trade with a two-tiered system and boosting global business.
China and France: Win-Win Cooperation in Trade and Innovation
From Airbus assembly in Tianjin to record trade deals and tech partnerships, China and France are expanding ties in aviation, green energy, digital economy and culture for mutual growth.
Reviving TAZARA: Africa’s Freedom Railway Enters a New Era
TAZARA’s comprehensive upgrade launched in Lusaka this November aims to modernize the legendary Freedom Railway, boost trade and mobility, and set a new standard for Chinese mainland–Africa cooperation.
China Calls on France to Boost Healthy China-EU Relations
Foreign Minister Wang Yi urges France to promote a positive, rational EU approach to China and address trade differences through dialogue.
China and Norway Strengthen Ties in Beijing Ministerial Talks
On November 10, 2025, Chinese FM Wang Yi and Norwegian FM Espen Barth Eide met in Beijing to deepen cooperation on trade, green development, and global governance.
New China-ASEAN Rail-Sea Corridor Boosts Trade and Cuts Costs
New rail-sea corridor linking the Chinese mainland’s Liuzhou–Qinzhou ports with ASEAN launches, cutting costs, boosting exports, and streamlining cross-border trade.
China’s Vision for an Open, Multilateral Asia-Pacific
At APEC in Gyeongju, China outlined reforms and trade data, unveiling five proposals for an open, multilateral Asia-Pacific community focused on resilience, green trade, and inclusive growth.
Xi Jinping’s Vision for APEC Cooperation Ahead of Gyeongju Summit
Xi Jinping outlines trade, digital & green development, and SME inclusion at the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Gyeongju.