Myanmar China

Beijing has long maintained close relations to the ethnic armed groups lying along its borders with Myanmar.

The opening of the Chengdu-Lincang line will further mainland Southeast Asia's historic reorientation toward the north.

With no solution to Myanmar’s political crisis in sight, Beijing is making a pragmatic bet on the status quo.

For the first time, the Chinese government has referred to Min Aung Hlaing as "the leader of Myanmar."

As the situation in Myanmar worsens, it is becoming harder for outside nations to remain neutral.

After Chinese factories were damaged during anti-coup protests, an editorial warned that “China won't allow its interests to be exposed to further aggression."

Beijing continues to focus on deepening its physical integration with the Southeast Asian nations to its south.

Infrastructure is high on China's agenda in Myanmar, but it is also making headway in other important sectors.

The coming five-year term is likely to see a continuity of aims within more constrained parameters.

The arrival of coronavirus cases from Myanmar highlights the difficulty of securing the long, winding border between the two countries.

Yang Jiechi's visit is a sign of the complications China faces in advancing its strategic interests in Myanmar.