Akaniti held discussions with China's Finance Minister to promote investment in future industries, strengthen cooperation to combat transnational scammers, and exchange perspectives on the challenges facing the global economy.
On 16 Oct 2026 GMT+7, Dr. Akaniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, held bilateral talks with Mr. Lan Fo’an, Minister of Finance of the People's Republic of China, to strengthen economic and financial cooperation within the framework of a comprehensive strategic partnership. The focus was on promoting quality investment from China to Thailand that can generate employment, develop domestic supply chains, and transfer technology. They also aimed to expand collaboration in future industries including AI, robotics, semiconductors, smart agriculture, and electric vehicles (EVs), as well as personnel skill development and knowledge exchange. Furthermore, both sides emphasized enhancing cooperation to combat cybercrime, particularly monitoring and intercepting financial routes of transnational fraud networks.
The two parties also exchanged views on the global economic challenges, including geopolitical economic fragmentation, AI transformation, energy transition, and aging societies. They emphasized expanding cooperation on green economy initiatives and renewable energy investments to turn these challenges into economic growth opportunities. Additionally, Mr. Lan Fo’an invited Dr. Akaniti to attend the 33rd APEC Finance Ministers’ Meeting in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China to continue regional economic and financial cooperation.
