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Years of backing the military regime has failed to achieve the stability Beijing requires for its Belt and Road projects and multibillion-dollar border trade.
The Irrawaddy7h ago
Thailand warned Myanmar to prevent further cross-border damage after regime attacks in Karen State injured a Thai resident and damaged buildings on Thai soil.
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The Trump administration is linking peace diplomacy to rare earths, trade and security—but Myanmar’s military regime can‘t deliver, writes Nyein Chan Aye.
The Irrawaddy10h ago
With the Naypyitaw regime powerless to intervene, ethnic armed groups in Shan State are laying foundations for the China–Myanmar Economic Corridor.
The Irrawaddy11h ago
This week, veteran journalist Kyaw Zan Tha discusses how a resounding defeat for Donald Trump’ Republicans in this week’s elections could impact faraway Myanmar.
The Irrawaddy1d ago
Four children among at least 16 killed in attacks on a maternity clinic, school, monastery and other civilian targets after Maria Lazaro arrived on a humanitarian mission.
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In Bangkok, Thai, Russian and junta ministers discussed plans to import Russian LNG through southern Myanmar and supply Thailand via existing gas pipelines.
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Fuel, construction materials and even explosives are entering northern Shan State again from China at crossings controlled by the MNDAA and TNLA.
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Special Envoy Maria Theresa Lazaro’s visit to junta-controlled Shan State offered the junta a propaganda win while doing little to address Myanmar’s humanitarian crisis.