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Myanmar’s changing ties with China

People’s Liberation Army troops pictured on a previous exercise in China. Photo: Weibo/Southern Theatre Command

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.

  • The 3-day exercise in Yunnan province comes amid escalating violence in the troubled neighbouring region

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China to hold 3-day live fire military drills near Myanmar border

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China pushes to secure Myanmar’s military a seat at the table as junta falters

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Editorial | Stability in Myanmar paramount for China

Emphasis is on Beijing playing role of mediator and provider of solutions in relations with Asean members.

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Damaged buildings are seen in Shan state, which borders China’s Yunnan province, following fighting between Myanmar’s military and Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army in the region. Photo: AFP

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.

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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.

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Opinion | 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.

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Soldiers on horseback lead the convoy of Myanmar military chief Min Aung Hlaing as he arrives at the parade ground to mark the country’s Independence Day in Naypyidaw on January 4, 2023. Photo: AFP

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.

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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’.

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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.

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The People’s Liberation Army organised a joint live-troop and live-fire exercise on the mainland side of the China-Myanmar border in early April. Reports have suggested China is one of the Myanmese junta’s main military backers. Photo: Weibo

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.

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An alliance of rebel groups in northern Myanmar has been conducing major strikes against the country’s military junta since October. Photo: X/ @kokang0123

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.

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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.

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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.

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The People’s Defence Forces, which are backed by Myanmar’s shadow government, have cooperated with the Three Brotherhood Alliance to attack the country’s military junta. Photo: AFP

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’.

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Myanmar’s security forces patrol a street during a “silent strike” to mark the third anniversary of the military coup in Yangon on February 1. Photo: AFP

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’.

Three years on: China’s role in Myanmar’s civil war

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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.

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A member of the Ta’ang National Liberation Army rebel group stands guard in a temple area of a hill camp seized from the Myanmar military in northern Shan state. Photo: AFP

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.

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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.

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.

Nansan lies less than 3km from China’s border with Myanmar. Photo: Baidu

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.

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Kyaukphyu port will offer China an alternative route for energy imports from the Middle East, avoiding the Strait of Malacca. Photo: Xinhua

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.

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Myanmar sees ceasefire between junta and rebels after China-led talks

Fierce fighting along countries’ border prompts Beijing to urge parties to show ‘maximum restraint’ after hundreds of thousands of refugees flee area.

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China helps broker ‘positive’ talks in Myanmar between junta and rebel groups

China said on Monday that peace talks had been held over the conflict in northern Myanmar and yielded “positive results”, after weeks of fighting between the country’s junta and ethnic minority armed groups.

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A fighter of the ethnic rebel group Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) stands guard in the town of Namhkam in northern Shan state. Photo: AFP

China navy makes Myanmar ‘show of friendship’ amid border fighting

The visit, which will include joint naval security exercises, comes as armed rebel groups have taken over a series of key locations along the border.

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Senior officers from the Myanmar Navy welcome their Chinese counterparts to Myanmar on Monday. Photo: EPA-EFE

China’s military urges ceasefire in Myanmar as rebels claim border trading point

PLA Daily says Beijing is determined to protect border security after Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army announces seizure of crossing point along China’s frontier with the Southeast Asian country.

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My Take | How China can build on the fall of Golden Triangle’s five families

The recent death and arrests of members of one of the main families in Myanmar’s Shan state has been hailed as a success by Chinese media.

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Myanmar’s changing ties with China
News and analysis on China-Myanmar relations. Beijing has been Naypyitaw’s closest ally for two decades and is its biggest trading partner.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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