BEIJING, China: Myanmar’s junta leader, Min Aung Hlaing, will visit China this week to participate in regional summits, marking his first official visit to the country since his 2021 coup.
The state media reported that he will attend summits for the Greater Mekong Subregion and the Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy (ACMECS) in Kunming on November 6-7, where he is expected to discuss strengthening economic and diplomatic ties with Chinese officials.
According to AFP the visit comes as Myanmar grapples with armed resistance along its border with China, where ethnic militias and anti-junta fighters have gained significant ground, creating instability that has also alarmed Beijing.
In response, China has reinforced parts of its border with Myanmar and restricted imports to areas under rebel control. The trip underscores Myanmar’s reliance on China as a key ally amid international sanctions and increasing internal conflict.
