As Beijing Tightens Hold on Burma, Fractures Emerge

As Beijing Tightens Hold on Burma, Fractures Emerge

When the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) invited two dozen global heads of state to Tianjin, China, ahead of its massive war anniversary parade last month, it seemed to elevate the role of one military dictator. Min Aung Hlaing, leader of the military regime in Burma (also known as Myanmar), had been snubbed by CCP leadership when he sought a meeting a few years ago. But the once “anti-China” officer was granted a bilateral meeting with CCP leader…