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What Does Myanmar’s New Chinese Submarine Reveal About Its Military?

What Does Myanmar’s New Chinese Submarine Reveal About Its Military?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The transfer has spotlighted the country’s continued ambitions and Beijing’s role in them in the post-coup environment.

China Aiding Myanmar Armed Groups in Their COVID-19 Fight

China Aiding Myanmar Armed Groups in Their COVID-19 Fight

By Sebastian Strangio
Beijing has long maintained close relations to the ethnic armed groups lying along its borders with Myanmar.
Chinese High-Speed Rail Network Reaches Myanmar’s Border

Chinese High-Speed Rail Network Reaches Myanmar’s Border

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

China’s Myanmar Policy ‘Not Affected’ by Post-Coup Chaos: Official

China’s Myanmar Policy ‘Not Affected’ by Post-Coup Chaos: Official

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

China Steps Toward De Facto Recognition of Myanmar’s Junta

China Steps Toward De Facto Recognition of Myanmar’s Junta

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

The Myanmar Crisis and the Contradictions of ‘Non-Interference’

The Myanmar Crisis and the Contradictions of ‘Non-Interference’

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

Chinese State Media Hints at ‘More Drastic Action’ in Myanmar

Chinese State Media Hints at ‘More Drastic Action’ in Myanmar

By Sebastian Strangio
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."
Despite COVID-19 Crunch, China-Mekong Integration Continues

Despite COVID-19 Crunch, China-Mekong Integration Continues

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

Beijing’s New Toys in Myanmar

Beijing’s New Toys in Myanmar

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

How Will Myanmar’s Election Affect Its Foreign Policy?

How Will Myanmar’s Election Affect Its Foreign Policy?

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

China Border City Goes Into ‘Wartime Mode’ to Combat COVID-19

China Border City Goes Into ‘Wartime Mode’ to Combat COVID-19

By Sebastian Strangio
The arrival of coronavirus cases from Myanmar highlights the difficulty of securing the long, winding border between the two countries.
China’s Top Diplomat Checks in on Myanmar Projects

China’s Top Diplomat Checks in on Myanmar Projects

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

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