From July 4 to 7, 2025, at the invitation of Thai friendship organizations, Yuan Mindao, Vice President of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), led a delegation to Thailand to attend a series of celebratory events marking the 50th anniversary of the establishment of China-Thailand diplomatic relations, under the theme "Golden Jubilee of China-Thailand Friendship."
The delegation attended the reception hosted by the Thai-Chinese Friendship Association in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of China-Thailand diplomatic relations, as well as the lighting ceremony of the Spirit of Mountains and Seas · Yuyuan Lantern Festival and 2025 China-Thailand Culture Month, organized by the Thai-Chinese Cultural and Economy Association. In his remarks, Vice President Yuan stated that the "Golden Jubilee" of China–Thailand friendship has been made possible by the strategic foresight and leadership of the two countries' top leaders, the heartfelt engagement and mutual support of the Chinese and Thai peoples across geographical distances, and the tireless efforts of friendship organizations and individuals from all sectors of society. The China–Thailand relationship enjoys favorable conditions—timing, geography, and popular support—and represents the will of the people and the trend of the times. The CPAFFC will continue to deepen exchanges and cooperation with all sectors in Thailand. Guided by the important consensus reached by the leaders of two countries, the CPAFFC will work to build more bridges for people-to-people engagement, practical cooperation, cultural exchanges, and youth friendship, contributing to the development of a more stable, prosperous, and sustainable China-Thailand community with a shared future.
During the visit, Vice President Yuan held meetings with Suchat Chomklin, Minister Attached to the Prime Minister's Office; Prasitsak Meelarp, President of the Supreme Administrative Court of Thailand; Russ Jalichandra, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs; Korn Dabbaransi, President of the Thai-Chinese Friendship Association; Bhokin Bhalakula, President of the Thai-Chinese Cultural and Economy Association; and Zhang Yang, President of the Thai Cultural and Economic Association. They exchanged views on further strengthening people-to-people exchanges and enhancing mutual understanding and friendship between the two peoples. Vice President Yuan also held discussions and reached broad consensus with Sanan Angubolkul, Chairman of the Board of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce; Thanavath Phonvichai, President of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce; Vason Temsiripong, President of the Thai Young Chinese Entrepreneurs Association; Khunging Natthika Wattanavekin Angubolkul, Chairperson of the Thai Women Entrepreneurs Association; and Chansamorn Wattanavekin, Founding Chairwoman of the Thai-Chinese Women's Association.
The Thai side highly commended the significant achievements of China-Thailand cooperation over the past five decades since the establishment of diplomatic ties and expressed appreciation for the CPAFFC's long-standing contributions to deepening bilateral friendship and fostering people-to-people connectivity. The Thai royal family and government place great importance on relations with China and are committed to taking the 50th anniversary as an opportunity to further strengthen exchanges and cooperation with China in areas such as economy and trade, culture, youth, and local governments, support friendship organizations in two countries to carry out more practical, people-centered activities, with the goal of reinforcing the "China and Thailand are One Family" spirit and contributing to the next "Golden Jubilee" of China-Thailand relations.
The delegation also visited the Chinese Embassy in Thailand and held discussions with Wu Zhiwu, Chargé d'Affaires ad interim.
