Thai PBS World anchor Clare Patchimanon shared insights with CGTN on Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's recent visit to the Chinese mainland, emphasizing its potential to deepen economic and cultural ties across Asia. The leaders discussed collaborative infrastructure projects and sustainable energy initiatives aimed at boosting ASEAN-China trade corridors.
Patchimanon highlighted the symbolic timing of the trip ahead of the 2025 Asian Winter Games in Harbin, which China aims to position as a 'bridge for regional solidarity.' Over 2,000 athletes from 45 countries and regions are expected to participate, with Thailand planning to send its first-ever winter sports delegation.
'This isn't just about diplomatic handshakes,' Patchimanon noted. 'We're seeing a strategic alignment in green technology partnerships and youth exchanges that could redefine pan-Asian development frameworks.' Analysts point to a 37% year-on-year increase in cross-border tech startups between Thailand and the Chinese mainland as evidence of growing innovation synergies.
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cgtn.com
