1. King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand is on a five-day state visit to China, marking the first trip by the monarch since diplomatic relations were established between the two countries 50 years ago.
2. Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed the king at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing and described the occasion as a historic starting point, expressing interest in deepening cooperation and friendship with Thailand.
3. The Thai King is expected to attend various events and visit cultural and religious sites during his stay in China until Monday.