Min Aung Hlaing

The apparent attack comes at a time of growing Chinese support for the beleaguered military junta in Naypyidaw.

While not yet confirmed, the state visit would mark a significant shift in China's approach to the conflict in Myanmar.

Due to the security situation, a comprehensive census, let alone a multiparty election, will remain a remote prospect for the foreseeable future.

China continues to work with the military junta, but ties between Beijing and Naypyidaw are fraying amid the ongoing conflict.

The announcement followed reports that the current acting president, Myint Swe, has been placed on medical leave.

Alounkeo Kittikhoun and Min Aung Hlaing discussed Myanmar's representation within ASEAN and the bloc’s provision of humanitarian aid to the country.

The daring kamikaze drone attack did not cause much damage, but its political significance cannot be underestimated.

Three years after the coup, and several months after the beginning of a major resistance offensive, Myanmar under Min Aung Hlaing is locked into a course of continued conflict.

With resistance forces gaining ground across the country, the military's plans to hold elections later this year are looking increasingly delusional.

The sentences come at a time of growing discontent with the leadership of junta chief Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing.

Alounkeo Kittikhoun is undertaking his first mission to Myanmar after taking up the rotating post at the start of this month.