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Myanmar’s changing ties with China

A Kachin Independence army rebel stands at a frontline outpost near the armed group’s headquarters in northern Kachin state, Myanmar, in March 2018. Photo: AP
Myanmar

Chinese security firms in Myanmar spark fears of escalating civil war

Analysts warn that Chinese personnel could be caught in the conflict, while the move further complicates efforts to secure control of key economic areas.

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China-Asean relations

China says Myanmar rebel chief in Yunnan for medical care, contrary to reports

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Myanmar

China’s Li backs Myanmar’s ‘political transformation’ in talks with junta chief

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Myanmar

Consulate attack highlights China’s ‘delicate’ balancing act in Myanmar

Blast raises doubt over whether military government can protect Chinese assets and comes ahead of possible China visit by junta chief, analysts say.

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China’s consulate in Mandalay, the second-largest city in Myanmar, was damaged by an explosive device last week. Photo: AFP
Myanmar

‘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.

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Myanmar

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.

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China-Asean relations

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.

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

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’.

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Myanmar

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.

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Diplomacy

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
Myanmar

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’s military leader Senior General Min Aung Hlaing (right), chairman of the State Administration Council, exchanges gifts with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during their meeting on Wednesday in Naypyidaw. Photo: Myanmar Military True News Information Team via AP
Myanmar

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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Asean

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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China-Asean relations

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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A burnt-out building in Lashio in Shan state, which recently fell to the rebels. Photo: AFP
Myanmar

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 Chairman of the State Administration Council (SAC) Senior General Min Aung Hlaing at a meeting in Naypyidaw in January. Photo; Myanmar’s Ministry of Information/Handout via Xinhua
Myanmar

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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Myanmar

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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China’s military

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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The PLA, which held a live-fire exercise near China’s border with Myanmar on Tuesday, said it will further strengthen patrols near its troubled neighbour. Photo: Weibo
China’s military

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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Myanmar

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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Myanmar

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

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’.

Suspected crime ring leader Bai Suocheng (centre) is handed over to Chinese police at the Naypyidaw International Airport in Myanmar’s capital on Tuesday. Photo: Xinhua
Myanmar

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

Myanmar

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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Myanmar

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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Members of the Mandalay People’s Defence Forces patrolling near the frontline amid clashes with Myanmar’s military in northern Shan State. Photo: AFP
Myanmar

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.

Myanmar’s military has confirmed it has relinquished control of the Kokang regional capital of Laukkai, pictured here. Photo: Reuters
Myanmar

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.

Belt and Road Initiative

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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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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