Thailand and China signed 8 cooperation documents covering agricultural product exports and combating fraud

(Central News Agency reporter Li Zongxian, Bangkok, 14th) Thai Prime Minister Anutin and Chinese Premier Li Qiang witnessed the signing of 8 cooperation documents yesterday, covering fields such as security, agricultural product exports, automobile industry, vocational education and food safety. The Public Relations Department of the Prime Minister's Office of Thailand stated that both parties hope to deepen their strategic partnership.

The Public Relations Department of the Prime Minister's Office of Thailand issued a press release today stating that Anutin Charnvirakul said at the state banquet last night that in the face of uncertain global situations, Thailand and China will continue to cooperate firmly. The stable situation currently enjoyed by the two countries will benefit the people of the two countries and the wider region.

Li Qiang thanked the Thai people for their warm reception and pointed out that since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1975, the two sides have always supported each other through disasters and economic and social development challenges. "Thailand and China are not distant partners, but family," he said.

The Nation reported that after a meeting between Anutin and Li Qiang at the Bangkok Government Building, they witnessed the signing of eight cooperation documents, including quarantine regulations for the export of Thai durians and snakeskin fruits to China, as well as electric vehicles, battery production, technology transfer and supply chain cooperation.

In terms of security cooperation, the two sides will update the memorandum of cooperation on cyber security and strengthen the fight against transnational crimes, especially Internet fraud.

Anutin called on both sides to strengthen the exchange of investigative information and illegal financial flows, while assisting victims and ensuring the safety of residents and tourists.

The Chinese Embassy in Thailand issued a safety alert in October, warning Chinese citizens to beware of traps such as high-paying recruitment, investment cooperation, and filming and performance invitations. Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow subsequently called on the Chinese Embassy to issue travel warnings that are consistent with the actual situation to avoid causing unnecessary panic, and said that Thailand and China should cooperate in combating transnational crimes.

In terms of economy and trade, Anutin encouraged Chinese companies to invest in Thailand's electric vehicles, clean energy, semiconductor, cloud computing and space technology industries, and emphasized that investment should create jobs, use Thai raw materials and components, and promote technology transfer.

In addition, the two sides also discussed the China-Liaoning-Thailand railway connection, cross-border QR Code payment, and water pollution issues in the Mekong and Lancang river basins. China expressed its willingness to provide technical experts and monitoring equipment to assist Thailand in investigating water quality.

In July, Thai militias went to protest in front of the Chinese Embassy in Thailand, demanding that the Chinese government take responsibility for the cross-border pollution caused by Chinese investment in mines in Myanmar and the environmental impact caused by the "One Belt, One Road" initiative.