China rolled out an extravagant red-carpet welcome for Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn as he arrived in Beijing for his first official visit in 50 years. Chinese President Xi Jinping’s government showcased a rare level of pomp and ceremony, underscoring the significance of the monarch’s historic trip marking half a century of diplomatic ties. King Vajiralongkorn was greeted by Foreign Minister Wang Yi before a series of high-level engagements aimed at deepening China-Thailand relations.
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