On July 30, Consul General Chen Haiping attended the opening ceremony of the "Academic Service Initiative Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of China-Thailand Diplomatic Relations" hosted by Chiang Mai University’s Faculty of Political Science and Public Administration, where he delivered a keynote address.

Consul General Chen stated that under the strategic guidance of both countries’leaders, the China-Thailand Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership has deepened continuously, with collaborative achievements bringing sustained benefits to our region and peoples. As the Belt and Road Initiative increasingly aligns with Thailand 4.0 Strategy, cooperation between Northern Thailand and China is flourishing dynamically. The Consulate General stands firmly with the people of Northern Thailand, working together to forge a golden era for the next 50 years of bilateral relations.

Consul General Chen emphasized the Consulate General’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with Chiang Mai University and other higher education institutions in Northern Thailand. He expressed readiness to deepen collaboration in cultural-educational exchanges and academic research while ensuring the success of the 50th-anniversary celebrations. He called upon young students to take the baton of China-Thailand friendship, fully leverage their creativity and vitality, and contribute youthful energy to enhancing bilateral relations and deepening mutually beneficial cooperation.