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Myanmar’s changing ties with China
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China says Myanmar rebel chief in Yunnan for medical care, contrary to reports
Beijing says rebel leader Peng Deren is getting treatment in southwest China border province where he was reported to be under house arrest.
19 Nov 2024 - 7:22PM
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China’s Li backs Myanmar’s ‘political transformation’ in talks with junta chief
7 Nov 2024 - 8:10PM
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Consulate attack highlights China’s ‘delicate’ balancing act in Myanmar
27 Oct 2024 - 3:34PM
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‘Solemn protest’: China demands justice from Myanmar over consulate attack
Foreign ministry also asks Myanmar to ‘step up security for Chinese institutions, projects and personnel’ after the incident in Mandalay.
21 Oct 2024 - 8:33PM
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China consulate in Myanmar hit with explosive device
The blast occurred at the consulate office in central Mandalay, south of the Royal Palace, around 7pm local time on Friday.
20 Oct 2024 - 10:33AM
China’s PLA air and ground forces start live-fire drill near Myanmar border
The 3-day exercise in Yunnan province comes amid escalating violence in the troubled neighbouring region.
27 Aug 2024 - 5:05PM
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China to hold 3-day live fire military drills near Myanmar border
Southern Theatre Command says troops are going to Ruili and Zhenkang in Yunnan province to ‘maintain safety and stability’.
26 Aug 2024 - 9:13PM
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China pushes to secure Myanmar’s military a seat at the table as junta falters
Concerned by a potential power vacuum, Beijing is hoping to shape Myanmar’s trajectory as the generals’ grip weakens.
24 Aug 2024 - 3:35PM
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Stability in Myanmar paramount for China
Emphasis is on Beijing playing role of mediator and provider of solutions in relations with Asean members.
21 Aug 2024 - 3:22AM
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China’s Wang Yi calls for unity in Myanmar as rebels gain ground
China supports a new ‘five-point road map’, an updated version of a peace plan previously agreed upon between Myanmar’s military junta and rebel groups.
15 Aug 2024 - 5:14PM
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Myanmar denies military chief detained by generals, hits out at ‘traitors’
The military refuted reports of a new coup ahead of Min Aung Hlain’s meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
14 Aug 2024 - 2:40PM
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How Myanmar has defied international expectations
Many expected one of two outcomes for Myanmar following the military coup: isolation or functioning in China’s shadow. Neither has happened.
14 Aug 2024 - 7:14AM
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Chinese foreign minister visits Myanmar amid upsurge in fighting
The trip by Wang Yi follows the collapse of a Chinese-brokered ceasefire and a major setback for the military near the border with Yunnan.
13 Aug 2024 - 10:34PM
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Does China think Myanmar junta is key hurdle to peace talks over civil war?
Analysts say junta lacks capacity and influence to organise fair and free election despite pressure from Beijing to ‘change gears’.
9 Aug 2024 - 11:18AM
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Myanmar’s opposition FM urges China to stop ‘arms deals’ with junta
Regime’s military leaders use the shipped weapons to ‘kill their own people and civilians’, senior official representing ousted government tells Post.
29 Apr 2024 - 3:01PM
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China conducts live-fire drill along Myanmar border as rebel uprisings rage on
People’s Liberation Army holds air defence exercise amid fighting between Three Brotherhood Alliance and Myanmar’s military junta.
17 Apr 2024 - 4:52PM
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China military on ‘high alert’ at Myanmar border after live-fire drill ends
The PLA said the war in its neighbour’s northern region ‘seriously threatened’ security and stability as well as residents’ safety in both countries.
4 Apr 2024 - 2:29PM
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China’s PLA to hold live-fire exercise on Myanmar border as fighting continues
The announcement of the drill in Yunnan province follows a similar exercise held in November as rebel groups began a major offensive against the junta.
2 Apr 2024 - 10:00AM
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Will expectations and ‘trust issues’ thwart China’s peace efforts in Myanmar?
Chinese infrastructure investments, cybercrime and speculation about Beijing’s position complicate ceasefire negotiations between Myanmar’s military government and rebel groups, observers say.
3 Feb 2024 - 3:01PM
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US lawmakers launch Myanmar caucus to boost support for pro-democracy fighters
Democrat Betty McCollum and Republican Bill Huizenga said the first-ever caucus on the coup-hit nation will ‘address issues impacting the Burmese people across the US’.
2 Feb 2024 - 12:25PM
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Myanmar hands over 10 leading cyber scam suspects to China
Alleged ringleaders of telecoms crime rings are extradited from Southeast Asian country in move Beijing calls a ‘historic and significant’ moment in sweeping crackdown against ‘arrogant overseas fraud syndicates’.
31 Jan 2024 - 4:31PM
Three years on: China’s role in Myanmar’s civil war
30 Jan 2024 - 4:16PM
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China brokers Myanmar truce, calls for ‘maximum restraint’ from junta, rebels
‘Immediate ceasefire’ follows two days of talks between junta and rebel Three Brotherhood Alliance in Kunming, Chinese foreign ministry says.
12 Jan 2024 - 10:04PM
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China won’t ‘pull the carpet’ on Myanmar junta over resistance’s olive branch
Myanmar’s shadow government says it wants to work with China on issues ranging from investments to cross-border crime.
12 Jan 2024 - 5:58PM
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China and Myanmar vow to maintain border security as rebels claim victory
Chinese foreign vice-minister Sun Weidong meets Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing to discuss unrest and cross-border crime as armed ethnic groups declare they have taken control of Kokang region bordering China.
6 Jan 2024 - 7:25PM
Beijing calls for Myanmar ceasefire after shelling injures five in Chinese town
China’s foreign ministry said it ‘strongly deplored’ the incident in which the village of Nansan was hit during fighting between the junta and rebel forces.
4 Jan 2024 - 9:35PM
China, Myanmar renew hopes for Kyaukphyu deep water port under belt and road plan
Port expected to allow Beijing to bypass South China Sea for oil imports is cited as ‘major part’ of 1,700km China-Myanmar Economic Corridor.
29 Dec 2023 - 10:00AM
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Doubts over just how long the China-brokered truce will last in Myanmar
The rebels remain firm on autonomy while the junta still aims to regain total control, analyst says.
15 Dec 2023 - 8:58PM
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Myanmar’s changing ties with China
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last updated:
9 September, 2024
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