China says Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire gradually taking hold

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China says the Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire is being gradually implemented, urging both sides to ensure a lasting halt to hostilities after weeks of deadly border clashes.

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00:00China says a ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand is being gradually implemented

00:06following weeks of the worst border fighting in years between the two Southeast Asian countries.

00:12Speaking at a briefing in Beijing, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian says both

00:17sides were taking steps to put the agreement into effect.

00:22China urged Cambodia and Thailand to ensure the ceasefire becomes comprehensive and lasting

00:27as tensions ease along their disputed border.

00:30Lin also confirmed that Thailand has returned 18 Cambodian soldiers, describing the move

00:35as part of the implementation process.

00:38The latest ceasefire was agreed in December, bringing an end to weeks of clashes that displaced

00:44hundreds of thousands of people.

00:46China, which has sought to play a constructive diplomatic role in the dispute, said it hopes

00:51both countries will continue dialogue to prevent a renewal of hostilities.

00:57They are filled with the

01:10sides.

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