# Leaders from Thailand and China engage in soccer diplomacy at APEC summit

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/politics/112595-leaders-from-thailand-and-china-engage-in-soccer-diplomacy-at-apec-summit
- Published: 2023-11-20T16:24:50+07:00
- Author: Thai News ข่าวไทย

**Thai PM and Chinese President discuss soccer match, showing sports can create 
diplomatic connections between nations.**

## Leaders’ Casual Conversation at APEC Forum

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and Chinese President Xi Jinping engaged in a casual
conversation while in attendance at the APEC forum in San Francisco. Their discussion
reportedly revolved around the recent soccer match between China and Thailand in
the World Cup qualifiers.

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## Exchange of Congratulatory Messages

During their interaction, Srettha congratulated Xi on China’s victory, to which 
Xi expressed his well wishes for the future success of the Thai team.

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## Soccer as a Diplomatic Connection

The conversation between the two leaders showcased a mutual interest in soccer and
served as a diplomatic gesture. It demonstrated how sports can bring people and 
nations together, creating moments of shared respect and understanding.

Source : National News Bureau of Thailand