Thai Foreign Minister visits China to Boost Bilateral Relations

[snoop1130]

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s Minister of Foreign Affairs has met with the State Councilor and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations between the two nations.

 

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Don Pramudwinai paid an official visit to Huangshan City in China’s Anhui Province during April 1-2, 2022, at the invitation of State Councilor and Foreign Minister H.E. Wang Yi. The visit was intended to strengthen Thailand and China’s Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership. It also aimed to enhance cooperation in order to revitalize the economy in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and other global crises.

 

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During their meeting, the State Councilor marked the 10th anniversary of the formation of the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership. He said both sides should enhance discussions in order to establish a framework in accordance with China’s Belt and Road Initiative, as well as accelerate the construction of railways between Thailand and China. He also urged both countries to carry out initiatives in accordance with the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement, in order to enhance trade and economic cooperation while broadening cooperation in technology, digital economy, new energy and other sectors.

 

The Thai Deputy Prime Minister said Thailand is committed to strengthening bilateral relations and will cooperate to transform the Belt and Road Initiative into a high-quality global infrastructure development strategy, as well as actively participate in the Global Development Initiative. He said the Thai government hopes to increase trade, connectivity and agricultural cooperation; ensure industrial and supply chain stability; and strengthen bilateral relations in a sustainable manner.

 

Both sides also agreed to strengthen China’s strategic partnership with ASEAN and maintain open communications in order to boost multilateral cooperation.

 

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[RocketDog]

All of which means:

"we tell you what to do and you do it. Trust the CCP, it's all for your own good."

[Isaan sailor]

How about some bilateral deals with the West?  Better prices on certain automobiles and wines come to mind…

[jacko45k]

18 minutes ago, Isaan sailor said:

How about some bilateral deals with the West?  Better prices on certain automobiles and wines come to mind…

Isn't the local high pricing caused by their taxation?

[poyai111]

Suggestion: demand compensation for the results of the covid wrecking ball they themselves have inflicted on the Thai economy

[RandiRona]

I guess PaPa Xi had summoned them to ensure that they arent veering very far from instructions! 

[JimHuaHin]

Minsiter Don reporting to his Chinese masters?

[Misterwhisper]

Be careful what "ties" you wish for!

[DefaultName]

[Srikcir]

On 4/5/2022 at 7:50 AM, jacko45k said:

Isn't the local high pricing caused by their taxation?

It's more likely due to high import duties and VAT (which is charged again in retail sales).

Import costs are driven by trade agreements or the lack thereof. China enjoys a 0% Thailand import duty on EV's manufactured in China.

[jacko45k]

1 hour ago, Srikcir said:

It's more likely due to high import duties and VAT (which is charged again in retail sales).

Import costs are driven by trade agreements or the lack thereof. China enjoys a 0% Thailand import duty on EV's manufactured in China.

My post was in response  to the comment  'Better prices on certain automobiles and wines come to mind…', I don't see much good Chinese wines, nor good cars for that matter!

Edited April 6, 2022 by jacko45k

[Bluespunk]

On 4/4/2022 at 12:43 PM, snoop1130 said:

Thailand’s Minister of Foreign Affairs has met with the State Councilor and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China to discuss ways to

better serve China's interests...

[John Drake]

On 4/5/2022 at 7:31 AM, Isaan sailor said:

How about some bilateral deals with the West?  Better prices on certain automobiles and wines come to mind…

Either that, or Western nations should just erect tariffs and adjust "import regulations" that match Thailand's. Maybe the US should insist on a trade surplus just like the one China has with Thailand, and unilaterally restrict Thai products until the surplus is achieved. Just like China and Russia do.

[Bluespunk]

3 hours ago, John Drake said:

Either that, or Western nations should just erect tariffs and adjust "import regulations" that match Thailand's. Maybe the US should insist on a trade surplus just like the one China has with Thailand, and unilaterally restrict Thai products until the surplus is achieved. Just like China and Russia do.

Referring to what Russia does these days might not be giving the best example of best practise...