by Admin | Feb 18, 2026 | Daily News, Politics/Policy
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Athena Awn Naw The move, carefully timed to coincide with the election coating Myanmar in a veneer of democratic respectability, comes at a time of political uncertainty and economic decline, and positions China still more firmly as the...
by Admin | Feb 17, 2026 | Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Athena Awn Naw Last year, Min Aung Hlaing’s speech only briefly referenced China’s political support. This year, however, Soe Win went much further—actively promoting Myanmar’s strategic value to China. Read Full...
by Admin | Feb 16, 2026 | Daily News, Politics/Policy
Source: The Irrawaddy China’s ambassador to Myanmar, Ma Jia, declared that bilateral ties had reached “new heights” in 2025 during Chinese New Year celebrations in Yangon on Saturday, underscoring Beijing’s expanding footprint in post‑coup Myanmar Read Full...
by Admin | Feb 13, 2026 | Daily News, Politics/Policy
Source: The Jamestown Foundation | Terrorism Monitor Beijing has accelerated its investments in the rare earth mining boom in Myanmar through its geopolitical proximity and intimate cross-border linkages with these ethnic armies. Read Full Story
by Admin | Feb 13, 2026 | Daily News, Politics/Policy
Source: The Irrawaddy | China Briefing The Irrawaddy rounds up key developments involving China in Myanmar and Asia this week Read Full Story