China-Myanmar relations

Washington needs to recognize that the situation in both places is part of a single, interconnected struggle to contain Chinese influence.

Qin Gang paid his first visit to Myanmar on May 2, during which he pledged to increase Chinese economic engagement with the military regime.

Myanmar’s deteriorating situation risks destabilizing India’s Northeast, while the junta’s embrace of China poses threats in the Indian Ocean.

For their own interests, if nothing else, India, Thailand, and China need to throw their support behind the country's resistance movement.

After some initial hesitation, China is moving CMEC ahead in tandem with Myanmar’s military rulers – at least where the situation is stable enough to do so.

The growth of human rights atrocities in Myanmar has spilled over to the region – including Chinese nationals forced into labor.

The vague plan would see mainland Southeast Asian countries contribute to the flagship Chinese infrastructure initiative.

Wang Yi's visit to Myanmar for an LMC summit was the first stop on a five-nation tour of Southeast Asia.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has distracted it from a burgeoning partnership – including arms sales – with Myanmar’s junta. Will Beijing fill the gap?

The difference in reporting on the situation in Myanmar between Chinese state media facing international audiences (in English) and Chinese domestic media (in Chinese) reflects the dual political agenda of the Chinese government.

Increasingly, China’s non-action on the Myanmar coup is going against Beijing’s own interests.