Renewed Peace Efforts Amidst Escalating Thailand-Cambodia Conflict

China and the U.S. are engaging in diplomacy to mediate the escalating border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia. Following a July ceasefire, renewed hostilities have claimed 60 lives and displaced over half a million people. Diplomatic discussions are taking place ahead of a crucial ASEAN meeting.

Efforts are intensifying as China and the U.S. separately attempt to mediate a ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia amid mounting tensions. The renewal of hostilities has resulted in 60 fatalities and displaced over half a million individuals, leading to serious diplomatic engagements.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi have both reached out to the Southeast Asian nations, emphasizing the urgent need for peace. Diplomatic discussions are underway, with hopes pinned on the upcoming special ASEAN meeting.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is cautiously optimistic as representatives prepare for the face-to-face ASEAN meeting. Both nations blame each other for violations of the July truce, while fierce clashes continue along disputed border areas.

(With inputs from agencies.)