November 5, 2024
1 min read

Myanmar junta chief to make first China visit

The country has been in turmoil since the military takeover, with resistance groups and ethnic militias seizing significant territories from the junta, particularly along the Chinese border….reports Asian Lite News


Myanmar’s junta leader, Min Aung Hlaing, will visit China this week for regional summits, marking his first trip to the influential neighbor since the 2021 coup.

The country has been in turmoil since the military takeover, with resistance groups and ethnic militias seizing significant territories from the junta, particularly along the Chinese border.

Min Aung Hlaing is set to attend the Greater Mekong Subregion and Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Co-operation Strategy (ACMECS) summits in Kunming on November 6-7, according to Myanmar’s state broadcaster MRTV. He will meet Chinese authorities to discuss enhancing bilateral relations, particularly in economic and developmental sectors.

China, which shares strategic interests with Myanmar, including key oil and gas pipelines and plans for a deep-sea port, has expressed concerns over the escalating conflict. Beijing has reportedly taken measures such as sealing parts of the border and halting imports to rebel-held areas. Additionally, China imports rare earths from Myanmar for its automotive and wind energy industries.
David Mathieson, an independent analyst, suggests that Min Aung Hlaing’s visit could either seek Chinese support or face pressure, both scenarios being detrimental to the Myanmar people. China has openly backed the junta’s State Administration Council (SAC) and its planned electoral transition
The junta began a national census last month to prepare for an election in 2024, despite lacking control over large parts of the country. Beijing has pledged technical support and aid for the census and election, reinforcing its controversial backing of the junta. Critics and activists argue that China’s stance hampers their democratic aspirations and endorses the military regime.

ALSO READ: Obama invited to landmark joint Assembly session by K’taka

Previous Story

Karzai calls for reopening schools, universities for girls

Next Story

India Ties Evolve Differently Under Trump, Harris

Latest from -Top News

Goyal Courts Global CEOs in Paris

Piyush Goyal is on an official trip to France with the aim of boosting trade and investments…reports Asian Lite News Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met with leading global CEOs in

India Gains Malaysia’s Backing on Terror

The visit of the all-party delegation to Malaysia is part of India’s strategic outreach to garner international support against cross-border terrorism emanating from the soil of Pakistan….reports Asian Lite News An Indian

India Signals FTA with Oman

The talks for the free trade pact with Oman started in November 2023, and Goyal visited the Gulf country from January 27 to January 28….reports Asian Lite News Commerce and Industry Minister

Hasina Charged with Crimes Against Humanity

The charges, which were made public on Sunday, mark a significant turn in the political landscape of Bangladesh…reports Asian Lite News Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been formally charged with

Syria Strikes $7b Deal

The agreements, signed in the presence of Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, mark a total investment of 7 billion U.S. dollars…reports Asian Lite News – Syria signed a series of memoranda of understanding
Go toTop

Don't Miss

Blinken, Wang Yi to discuss Taiwan

Ahead of the meeting with Secretary Antony Blinken, Chinese Foreign

Chinese citizen killed, 2 injured in gun attack in Pak’s Karachi

According to the official, the assailant, in his early 30s,