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Cambodia's Senate president Hun Sen has accused Thailand of weaponising the online scam issue to justify occupying Cambodian territory, warning that powerful nations are dismantling the international rules-based order for short-term gains.
Cambodia and Thailand have signalled receptiveness to Chinese mediation on their disputed border, with both leaders briefing Beijing officials this week. China has historically supported regional stability but stopped short of formally offering to arbitrate.
Cambodia's Hun Manet and Thailand's Anutin Chanvirakul are travelling to Shanghai for the World AI Conference 2026 at Xi Jinping's invitation, raising speculation about whether China will mediate their festering border dispute.