On February 6, 2025, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, the Kingdom of Thailand and the People’s Republic of China signed 14 Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) covering a wide range of cooperation areas, including the digital economy, artificial intelligence (AI), space technology, green energy, and agriculture. The signing ceremony was witnessed by Thai Prime Minister Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Chinese Premier Mr. Li Qiang, marking a new chapter in Thailand–China relations.
This landmark event reaffirms the two nations’ commitment to strengthening bilateral ties across government, academia, and industry, aligning with the long-term vision for a comprehensive strategic partnership centered on innovation, sustainability, and people-to-people connectivity.
Key Highlights from the 14 MOUs Signed
- Promoting AI collaboration and joint development of artificial intelligence applications
- Accelerating the digital economy, including investments in cross-border e-commerce and smart logistics
- Integrating customs systems and aligning trade facilitation standards between Thailand and China
- Establishing joint AI laboratories and deepening space cooperation through China’s Chang’e 7 lunar mission
- Enhancing cooperation in green energy and peaceful uses of nuclear technology
- Supporting Thai agricultural exports, including seafood products, under new health and quarantine protocols
- Fostering media and information exchange, as well as postal service innovation
These initiatives align with the mission of the Asian – International Trade and Investment Association (AITIA) to build bridges between Thai and Chinese businesses, and to facilitate access to advanced technologies, knowledge exchange, and high-impact trade opportunities.
A New Horizon for Thai Enterprises
AITIA believes that these agreements will unlock major commercial opportunities for Thai entrepreneurs and enterprises, especially in:
- Partnering with Chinese manufacturers and tech developers
- Leveraging e-commerce and fulfillment infrastructure to scale exports
- Complying with cross-border customs standards for faster market entry
- Engaging in collaborative research in agriculture, space, and AI-driven innovation
Turning Policy into Action: Join TESE 2025
To turn strategic policy into real business partnerships, AITIA invites you to join the Thailand Selection E-Commerce 2025 (TESE) — a landmark cross-border sourcing expo that will take place from September 25–27, 2025 at Hall 5, IMPACT Exhibition Center, Muang Thong Thani.
The event will feature selected manufacturers from China and offer B2B matching opportunities for Thai businesses seeking to source high-quality products in categories such as electronics, lifestyle goods, smart agriculture, and digital innovations.
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Source: Bangkokbiznews – “China Pushes Premium Chinese Products to Global Markets via E-Commerce”
https://www.bangkokbiznews.com/business/economic/1165586
