Read all The Irrawaddy’s coverage of Min Aung Hlaing’s recent China visit, including his meetings with officials and investors, and analysis of Beijing’s support for his regime.
Guest Column
In Myanmar, China Is Embracing a Fascist Regime
Even as it marks the 80th anniversary of victory over fascism in World War II, China is propping up a regime in Myanmar that commits atrocities on a massive scale, says Thet Htar Maung. Read more
Guest Column
China Plumps Squarely for Myanmar Junta
After years of keeping its options open, China seems to have decided that the resistance can’t win and is going all out to back the military regime, says Bertil Lintner. Read more
Analysis
Six Things to Know About Myanmar Junta Chief’s Visit to China
Min Aung Hlaing secures Beijing’s full backing, Belt and Road MOUs, and meetings with Xi, Putin, and Kim—while rebellion rages at home. Read more
Analysis
Myanmar Junta’s Tianjin Gambit: Six Key Takeaways
From official titles to trade deals to SCO backing, Beijing’s treatment of Min Aung Hlaing shows a calculated choice to prop up the junta despite its territorial losses. Read more
News
Myanmar Junta Boss Personally Thanks Xi for Pressuring Ethnic Armed Groups
Comments captured on video reveal Min Aung Hlaing’s gratitude for Beijing’s role in northern Myanmar as China deepens ties with regime. Read more
News
Min Aung Hlaing Complains of ‘Bullying’ by Powerful Nations
The Myanmar junta chief echoed his host, Chinese President Xi Jinping, by accusing Western countries of trying to impose their democratic model on countries that are not ready for it. Read more
News
Myanmar Junta Boss Schedules Chengdu Meeting With Chinese Investors
Min Aung Hlaing will court trade and infrastructure partners in the second such meeting of his ongoing China trip, with BRI projects expected to dominate the agenda. Read more
News
Myanmar Junta Chief’s China Visit Hailed as ‘Successful and Fruitful’ by Regime
Min Aung Hlaing’s meeting with Xi Jinping underscores Chinese support for junta and its plans for an election expected to cement military rule. Read more
News
Doubts Cast on Myanmar Junta Boss’s Pledges to Chinese Investors
Despite Min Aung Hlaing’s repeated pitches in Tianjin and Chengdu, observers say the junta cannot guarantee the stability or security needed for Chinese projects. Read more
