Myanmar-China Watch

Beijing has signaled that it wants to see greater engagement with ‘all parties’; ultimately it will side with whoever wins Myanmar’s conflict.

The country is suffering from an acute electricity shortage, forcing the junta to ask China for a bigger share of energy from Myanmar-based power plants.

Chinese envoy asks for collaboration between police forces to crack down on telecom fraud, gambling, and cross-border crime.

More than 100 students at Min Aung Hlaing’s Naypyitaw State Academy receive funding for study from Chinese foundation backed by Alibaba charity.

In Part Two of an interview, Asia security expert Jason Tower says to end Myanmar’s crisis, the NUG, EAOs, civil society and diverse global actors must work together.

In the first part of an interview, Asia security expert Jason Tower discusses China’s evolving relationship with the Myanmar junta and northern ethnic armies.

World Bank’s private sector development arm sells 4.5 percent stake in Myanmar bank and faces pressure to cut its other ties with junta.  

Veteran journalist Bertil Lintner talks to The Irrawaddy about China’s goals in Myanmar, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s future role and how the military might be defeated.

Beijing is concerned about the rise in anti-China sentiment in Myanmar since the coup.

Intensive, Chinese-backed banana farming in Myanmar and Laos has resulted in human rights abuses and environmental damage.