China’s ties with Myanmar deepen as military leader visits during escalating internal conflict and unrest. (AP Photo/Aung Shine Oo, File)
BANGKOK — (EPICSTORIAN) — Myanmar’s military leader, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, is set to visit China for critical diplomatic talks and regional summits, marking his first visit since the military coup in 2021.
The official trip, which includes meetings with Chinese officials and attendance at the Greater Mekong Subregion and other regional cooperation summits, comes amid escalating unrest in Myanmar.
This visit marks China’s close relationship with Myanmar’s military, despite concerns from pro-democracy groups about Beijing’s support of the regime, AP reported.
Battlefield losses by Myanmar’s military and Rising Instability in Myanmar and China’s Strategic Concerns
As Myanmar faces internal instability, particularly along the Chinese border, Beijing’s interests remain focused on securing stability to protect its significant investments in Myanmar.
Intense fighting in Myanmar has highlighted the volatility facing the nation, especially near its border with China.
The Myanmar military, struggling with battlefield losses, faces increasing pressure from ethnic minority armed groups and pro-democracy forces, leading to greater instability.
Experts suggest China’s diplomatic outreach to Myanmar’s military only aims to safeguard its own strategic interests and investments, including energy pipelines and infrastructure projects.
This ongoing turmoil has prompted concern from the opposition National Unity Government, which warns that China’s relationship with Myanmar’s military could deepen public mistrust of Beijing.
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