Section Archive

Agreement Moves Myanmar’s Kyaukphyu Port Project a Step Forward

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Chinese companies ink agreement to launch preliminary field investigation work for the Rakhine State project, which is part of China’s BRI infrastructure scheme.

China Withholds Full Legitimacy From Myanmar Junta: Old Wine in a New Bottle?

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Commentary

By Aung Zaw

Beijing has long played a complex diplomatic game in its southern neighbor, hedging its bets by courting all stakeholders; the UN representation issue is no different.

China Invites National League for Democracy to Summit for Asian Political Parties

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The NLD and the military proxy Union Solidarity and Development Party will attend the online forum being organized by the Communist Party of China.

China Tests New Trade Route With Myanmar in Show of Support for Junta

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The transportation of 60 containers by road and rail along a new trade corridor from Yangon to Chengdu followed a visit to Naypyitaw by a high-level Chinese envoy.

Why Beijing Backs Myanmar Junta While Holding out Olive Branch to NLD

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Interview

By The Irrawaddy

Political analyst Dr. Hla Kyaw Zaw discusses China’s policy towards Myanmar.

Talking to Dead People: What Did China’s Envoy Learn in Myanmar’s Capital?

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Analysis

By The Irrawaddy

Days after the junta reportedly rejected Sun Guoxiang’s request to meet Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, Beijing said it would work to resume Myanmar’s ‘democratic transformation’.

China’s Point Man on Talks Between Myanmar Govt, Ethnic Armies Made Quiet Visit

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Special Envoy for Asian Affairs Sun Guoxiang visited from Aug. 21 to 28, the Chinese government said Tuesday. Myanmar’s junta has been mum on the trip.

China’s Embrace of the Taliban Has a Painful Resonance in Myanmar

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Commentary

By Aung Zaw

The people of Myanmar sympathize with their counterparts in Afghanistan, another strategically vital neighbor of China whose descent into dictatorship Beijing welcomes.

China Opens Rail Line With Access to Indian Ocean via Myanmar

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The line stretches from Sichuan Province to Lincang on the border with Shan State; goods will be trucked between the border and Yangon Port.

China Doesn’t Want Myanmar’s NLD Dissolved: Informed Sources

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Prior to its ousting by the military, the National League for Democracy-led government had good relations with China, agreeing to implement major infrastructure projects.

Need to Counter China Will Make It Hard for Asian Powers to Shun Myanmar Junta

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Guest Column

By Bertil Lintner

Fears of an expansion of Chinese influence in an isolated Myanmar may overwhelm whatever human rights concerns exist in New Delhi, Tokyo, Washington and Canberra.

China, India and Russia Donate COVID-19 Vaccines to Myanmar Military

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

The junta has received over 400,000 doses from the Chinese, Indian and Russian armed forces with more to come.

China Complains After Shell, Gunfire From Myanmar Hit Border Town

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

China accused the junta of breaching the border agreement after the town of Wanding was struck amid fighting between the Tatmadaw and EAOs in northern Shan State.

Chinese-Made COVID-19 Vaccines to go on Sale in Myanmar

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Myanmar’s Chinese Chamber of Commerce will offer jabs for 50,000 Kyats per person.

China Starts Calling Myanmar Junta “Government”

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Burma

By The Irrawaddy

Beijing has begun referring to the military regime as the “government” and has pledged to support projects in Myanmar.