Myanmar rebels seize vital border town as China calls for ceasefire

Myanmar military says lost control of strategic border town

Myanmar’s military has lost control of a strategic town on the Chinese border following days of clashes with ethnic armed groups, in what analysts say is the biggest military challenge it has faced since seizing power.

China urges Myanmar cease-fire as rebels take key border outpost

China called for a halt to fighting flaring along its border with Myanmar, where a rebel group says it seized several towns, including a trade hub.

Myanmar: After days of fighting, rebels have captured a strategically important border village in Myanmar from the army. China is concerned. The military...

Myanmar verliert Kontrolle über Grenzübergang zu China

Seit vergangenem Freitag breiten sich Kämpfe im gesamten Bundesstaat Shan aus. Nun hat Myanmar die Kontrolle über wichtige Handelsrouten mit China verloren.

Myanmar rebels seize vital border town as China calls for ceasefire

The loss of Chinshwehaw is a blow to generals who seized power from Myanmar’s elected government in 2021.

Chinshwehaw — the city on the border with the Chinese province of Yunnan is of great strategic importance. Myanmar's military junta has now abandoned the region - after heavy battles with armed groups.