Chulalongkorn University’s Chinese Studies Center, Institute of Asian Studies, and the Embassy of The People’s Republic of China Hold a Public Forum on “Building a Thailand – China Community with a Shared Future”  

On July 3, 2024, the Chinese Studies Center, Institute of Asian Studies, Chulalongkorn University, in collaboration with the Embassy of The People’s Republic of China in The Kingdom of Thailand, organized a public forum on “Building a Thailand – China Community with a Shared Future” at CU Social Innovation Hub. Prof. Dr. Wilert Puriwat, Acting President of Chulalongkorn University, gave a welcome remark to the guests, which included representatives from Thai and Chinese academia, Chinese and Thai students from Chulalongkorn University, and various universities.  

H.E. Han ZhiQiang, Chinese ambassador to Thailand, delivered an opening speech titled “Working Towards a Thailand – China Community with a Shared Future for Enhanced Stability, Prosperity and Sustainability.” This was followed by a special talk by Prof. Dr. Surakiet Sathienthai, Chair of the Chulalongkorn University Council, on the topic of “Entering 50 Years of Thailand – China Diplomatic Relations: Searching for a Vision and Direction for Building a Thailand – China Community with a Shared Future.”  

This public forum was organized to present the research on “Building a Thailand-China Community with a Shared Future,” conducted by the Chinese Studies Center, Institute of Asian Studies, Chulalongkorn University, and funded by the Embassy of The People’s Republic of China in The Kingdom of Thailand. Dr. Arm Tungnirun, Director of the Chinese Studies Center, Institute of Asian Studies, and Associate Dean of the Faculty of Law, Chulalongkorn University, gave a presentation on the research. Comments were then presented by both Thai and Chinese scholars, namely Asst. Prof. Dr. Suebpong Changboonchoo, Deputy Director of Confucius Institute of Chulalongkorn University, Deputy Director of Institute of Thai Studies, Chulalongkorn University, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Li Renliang, Deputy Dean for Academic Affairs, Graduate School of Social Development and Management Strategy, National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA)

The research by the Chinese Studies Center titled “Building a Thailand-China Community with a Shared Future” is a review and overview of the history of Thai – Chinese international relations from the past to the present, covering politics, economics, society, culture, education, science and technology, humanitarian assistance, and regional cooperation between the two countries. The research focuses on President Xi Jinping’s vision of building a community with a shared future for mankind, which consists of four aspects: shared interests, shared responsibilities, shared development, and shared understanding. The researchers explored how these visions can enhance Thailand-China relations at all levels and dimensions, especially as both countries approach the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic ties in 2025. 

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