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Straits Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- Straits Times
China denies supplying new weapons to Cambodia in Thai border conflict
Find out what's new on ST website and app. Col Siwat Rattan-anant (left), Thai Army Assistant Military Attaché and Acting Defence Attaché at the Royal Thai Embassy in Beijing, meeting China's Senior Col Sheng Wei on July 25. BANGKOK - China has officially denied recent allegations that it has supplied any military weapons or support to the Cambodian Armed Forces amid the current Thai-Cambodian border conflict . All items in the Cambodian armoury originate from past military cooperation agreements, and no new military support has been provided, said China. On July 25 at 2.45pm (3.45pm Singapore time), Col Siwat Rattan-anant, Thai Army Assistant Military Attaché and Acting Defence Attaché at the Royal Thai Embassy in Beijing, held an urgent meeting with the Office of International Military Cooperation (OIMC) of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China. The meeting took place in the OIMC Reception Room in Beijing. Representing China was Senior Col Sheng Wei, Deputy Director of the Asia Division, OIMC. The Thai side officially submitted a report titled: A Clash Incident on the Thailand-Cambodia Border' to China. In response, the Chinese side emphasised: 'Since tensions began along the Thailand-Cambodia border, China has not provided any military equipment to Cambodia for use against Thailand. All Chinese military hardware currently possessed by Cambodia is the result of historical cooperation projects. Please do not believe fake news generated by malicious actors.' The Chinese delegation requested that this clarification be communicated to the Thai public in the interest of maintaining regional stability and trust. THE NATION/ASIA NEWS NETWORK Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Almost half of planned 30,000 flats in Tengah to be completed by end-2025: Chee Hong Tat Asia Death toll climbs as Thai-Cambodia clashes continue despite calls for ceasefire Multimedia Lights dimmed at South-east Asia's scam hub but 'pig butchering' continues Singapore Black belt in taekwondo, Grade 8 in piano: S'pore teen excels despite condition that limits movements Asia Where's Jho Low? Looking for 1MDB fugitive in Shanghai's luxury estate Asia Thousands rally in downtown Kuala Lumpur calling for the resignation of PM Anwar Life SG60 F&B icons: Honouring 14 heritage brands that have never lost their charm Business Can STI continue its defiant climb in second half of 2025?
The Star
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
China denies supplying new weapons to Cambodia in Thai border conflict
The meeting took place in the OIMC Reception Room in Beijing. - Photo: The Nation/ANN BEIJING: China has officially denied recent allegations that it has supplied any military weapons or support to the Cambodian Armed Forces amid the current Thai–Cambodian border conflict. All items in the Cambodian armory originate from past military cooperation agreements, and no new military support has been provided, said China. On Friday (July 25) at 2.45pm (local time), Colonel Siwat Rattan-anant, Thai Army Assistant Military Attaché and Acting Defence Attaché at the Royal Thai Embassy in Beijing, held an urgent meeting with the Office of International Military Cooperation (OIMC) of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China. Representing China was Senior Colonel Sheng Wei, Deputy Director of the Asia Division, OIMC. The Thai side officially submitted a report titled: A Clash Incident on the Thailand–Cambodia Border.' to China. "Since tensions began along the Thailand–Cambodia border, China has not provided any military equipment to Cambodia for use against Thailand. "All Chinese military hardware currently possessed by Cambodia is the result of historical cooperation projects. "Please do not believe fake news generated by malicious actors." The Chinese delegation requested that this clarification be communicated to the Thai public in the interest of maintaining regional stability and trust. - The Nation/ANN
