China, Thailand eye deeper tech cooperation to drive 'prosperous shared future'

PUBLISHED : 21 Jul 2026 at 10:39 Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, accompanied by his wife and key cabinet members, returns to Bangkok from China on Monday night. (Photo: Government House) BEIJING - ⁠China ⁠and Thailand have ​pledged more cooperation in technology and ​innovation, including aligning ‌policies in related sectors and expanding exchanges, according to a joint statement that emphasised a "prosperous shared future" between both ​nations.The ⁠statement was released late on Monday after Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul concluded ‌a five-day visit to China. The statement called for deeper cooperation in various fields such as ⁠health, geospatial information, agricultural technology, advanced materials, artificial intelligence, advanced electronic devices, automobiles, aerospace and clean energy. "Technological progress and digital transformation create tremendous new ​opportunities for both countries," the statement said. Both sides also agreed to ​enhance ‌industry and academic research cooperation with the aim of securing and ​fortifying their ⁠supply chains. Part of the "shared prosperity" goal included advancing the ⁠construction of the China-Thailand high-speed railway, which Thailand said it aimed to complete a 250-kilometre section of ⁠by 2030. The countries, which ​have maintained high-level engagements since last year, also agreed to strengthen coordination and communication in foreign ‌affairs and ⁠defence matters.