Thailand and Cambodia reaffirmed a fragile ceasefire after intense border clashes, following a China-brokered meeting in Shanghai on Wednesday. The ceasefire, initially agreed upon in Malaysia on Monday, was tested by renewed fighting, with Thailand accusing Cambodia of launching attacks in Phu Makhuea, near Sisaket province, early Tuesday. Cambodia denied the claims, asserting no shots were fired.

Thailand’s Foreign Ministry condemned Cambodia’s alleged violations as a “clear lack of good faith,” reporting gunfire into Wednesday morning, though without heavy artillery. By Wednesday afternoon, both nations recommitted to peace, posing with Chinese Vice Minister Sun Weidong in Shanghai. China hailed the meeting as a “constructive” step toward resolving the 800-km border dispute, which has killed at least 41 people and displaced over 260,000 since Thursday.

The conflict, sparked by a landmine explosion injuring five Thai soldiers, follows tensions ignited in May by a Cambodian soldier’s death. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, hosting earlier talks as ASEAN chair, called the ceasefire a “vital first step.” US pressure, led by President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, also pushed for de-escalation, with Trump pledging US involvement in monitoring the truce.

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Despite the renewed commitment, uncertainty lingers. Vendor Kanchana Sukjit, 33, fled her home near the Ta Muen Thom temple with her dog, Nam Khaeng, fearing crossfire. “I’m stressed reading news of rockets near my home,” she said. While some residents return, many remain in evacuation shelters, awaiting stability in a region scarred by decades of territorial disputes.

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