by Admin | May 21, 2026 | Daily News, Politics/Policy
Source: The Irrawaddy Following Beijing’s pledge of continued economic and diplomatic support for Myanmar’s newly rebranded regime, Chinese Ambassador Ma Jia held her first official talks with Myanmar Vice President Nyo Saw in Naypyitaw on Tuesday. Read Full...
by Admin | May 20, 2026 | Daily News
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Phoe Tar Chinese mining operations at two UWSA-guarded sites in Mong Yawn, just south of Tachileik and eight kilometres from the border, were first exposed on May 15, 2025. Read Full Story
by Admin | May 19, 2026 | Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy
Source: Asialink (The University of Melbourne) | By Eugene Quah Western policymakers and investors committing time, energy and capital to rare earths and related industries should pay attention to the potential implications, writes Eugene Quah. Read Full...
by Admin | May 19, 2026 | Cybercrime, Daily News, Highlights
Source: Shan Human Rights Foundation | Update Recent testimony by a trafficking survivor has revealed that rare earth mines operated by a Chinese company in southern Mong Hsat, eastern Shan State, close to the Thai border, are using trafficked Burmese scam workers...
by Admin | May 15, 2026 | Analyses, Environment, Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy
Source: Eurasia Review | Analysis by Arman Sidhu Myanmar’s Kachin and Shan states have served this function for years. Laos is now serving it as well. Read Full Story