Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Thai PM sings Teresa Teng song in China
The Prime Minister of Thailand, Anutin Charnvirakul, surprised guests in Beijing by singing a famous song by Teresa Teng during a lunch with Chinese leaders.
This was part of his first official visit to China, where he also met the Chinese President.
The Prime Minister is known for using music to build relationships with other countries, having played the saxophone in Malaysia and a traditional Vietnamese instrument in Vietnam.
Some people think this musical approach helps make diplomatic relations more friendly and memorable, while others believe traditional methods are more effective for serious discussions.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul sang 'Tian Mi Mi' by Teresa Teng in Beijing during a lunch with Chinese Premier Li Qiang.
This performance was part of his first official visit to China, where he also met Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Charnvirakul is known for using music in diplomacy, having played the saxophone in Malaysia and a traditional Vietnamese instrument in Vietnam.
The performance was praised by attendees and shared on social media, showcasing his 'musical diplomacy'.
Some view musical diplomacy as effective for cultural exchange, while others prefer traditional diplomatic methods for serious issues.
- Who
- Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul
- What
- Performed the song 'Tian Mi Mi' by Teresa Teng
- When
- During his first official visit to China
- Where
- Beijing, China
- Why
- To foster goodwill and cultural exchange through musical diplomacy
Musical Diplomacy
Traditional Diplomacy
Effectiveness of Musical Diplomacy
Musical Diplomacy
Musical performances can foster goodwill and cultural exchange, making diplomatic relations more personal and memorable.
Traditional Diplomacy
Traditional diplomatic methods, such as formal meetings and negotiations, are more effective in addressing serious political and economic issues.
- Prime Minister of Thailand
- Anutin Charnvirakul
- Chinese Premier
- Li Qiang
- Chinese President
- Xi Jinping
- Song Performed
- Tian Mi Mi (Sweet Honey)
- Location of Performance
- Beijing, China
- Occasion
- Lunch organized by Chinese Premier Li Qiang
- Previous Musical Diplomacy
- Saxophone performance in Malaysia, traditional Vietnamese instrument in Vietnam