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Opinion Papers
Robberies and Kidnappings Rise in Lashio as Residents Lose Confidence in Security
Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By SHAN
Residents of Lashio in northern Shan State say robberies, thefts, and kidnappings for ransom have surged since the military regained control of the city, with authorities doing little to curb the crimes.
BEIJING’S PARADOX: Why Propping Up the Junta is Costing China Its Stability
Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By Sai Wansai
For Beijing, the generals in Naypyidaw represent a predictable, albeit brutal, neighbor who can keep its borders secure and its Belt and Road Initiative projects moving.
Boosting Exports Under China-ASEAN Framework, Maritime Trade Routes to Yangon, and More
Source: The Irrawaddy
Myanmar’s Ambassador to China Zaw Win Myint used the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s Green and Sustainable Development Forum in Ningbo in late April to reaffirm Naypyitaw’s alignment with Beijing’s goals.
ASEAN Must Continue to Shun the Min Aung Hlaing Regime
Source: The Irrawaddy | Editorial
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) leaders have a lot on their plate at the bloc’s summit in Cebu, the Philippines. One of the most pressing issues on the agenda is whether to bring Myanmar back into the fold.
‘Get the Story Out’: Former NLD advisor slams military’s economic mismanagement
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By English Editor
Turnell, who spent 650 days in Myanmar’s prison system following the 2021 coup and documented in his book An Unlikely Prisoner, told DVB about his final meeting with Aung San Suu Kyi in Naypyidaw Prison four years ago.