US EditionChina’s top diplomat meets leader of Myanmar’s military-backed government on regional tour
The two sides discussed border stability, cybercrime and internal peace efforts as China remains Myanmar's biggest trading partner and a major investor.
- On Saturday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang visited Naypyitaw and met Min Aung Hlaing, leader of Myanmar's military-backed government, as part of a regional tour strengthening China's political, security, and strategic ties in Southeast Asia.
- Min Aung Hlaing was sworn in as president on April 10 following an election critics say was neither free nor fair, designed to maintain military grip on power five years after it ousted Aung San Suu Kyi.
- China maintains ties with ethnic armed groups including the "Three Brotherhood Alliance", which fought for decades for autonomy, while China-brokered ceasefires last year allowed Myanmar to retake key territories and regain the upper hand.
- State-Run MRTV reported the two leaders exchanged views on border stability, trade, cybercrime cooperation, and Myanmar's internal peace efforts, with Min Aung Hlaing emphasizing that restoring normal relations with The ASEAN is a top priority.
- Beijing's outreach potentially reshapes ASEAN engagement as China deepens its strategic stake through investments in infrastructure and arms sales, which critics say complicates the bloc's peace plan for Myanmar.
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Chinese FM tells Myanmar leader Beijing will back its security, sovereignty
China’s top diplomat Wang Yi said Beijing will “firmly support” Myanmar in safeguarding its national sovereignty and security, in a meeting with junta chief-turned-president, Min Aung Hlaing. Wang has been on a three-country visit to Southeast Asia this week, travelling to Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar, seeking to strengthen ties in the face of “risks” and present Beijing as a more stable alternative to the United States. Beijing supports Myanm…
China promises to support Myanmar’s sovereignty and security as Wang Yi meets Min Aung Hlaing
BEIJING, April 26 — China’s top diplomat Wang Yi said Beijing will “firmly support” Myanmar in safeguarding its national sovereignty and security, in a meeting with junta chief-turned-president Min Aung Hlaing.Wang has been on a three-country visit to South-east Asia this week, travelling to Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar, seeking to strengthen ties in the face of “risks” and present Beijing as a more stable alternative to the United States.Beij…
Channel News Asia
The Straits TimesChina’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi tells Myanmar leader Beijing will back its security, sovereignty
Beijing supports Myanmar “in forging a successful development path that aligns with its national conditions and enjoys the support of its people”, Wang said, according to a Chinese ministry readout on Apr 25.
Los Angeles Times
Independent EspañolChina's leading diplomat visited the capital of Myanmar on Saturday and met with the leader of his military-backed government as part of a regional tour aimed at strengthening Beijing's political, security and strategic ties in Southeast Asia.
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