The KNLA and a PDF group fought junta Infantry Battalion 283 for an hour before occupying the base in Kyainseikgyi, killing 13 troops and seizing weapons and ammunition.
China’s Policy on Myanmar Junta Endangers its Interests: Analyst
Protesters march on the Chinese Embassy in Yangon in February. / The Irrawaddy
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By The Irrawaddy 5 April 2021
China’s refusal to condemn Myanmar’s military regime endangers its interests in its southern neighbor as anti-Chinese sentiment grows, according to the UK-based think-tank Chatham House.
A report by senior research fellow Dr. Gareth Price said the lack of criticism of Myanmar’s military takeover shows China’s self-interest, saying it is happy to deal with whoever wields power in Naypyidaw.
Price said: “China may feel that, regardless of the outcome, it will continue to be Myanmar’s major partner. But that feeling may be a misjudgment because, if the military is forced to back down, it may result in a more pronounced anti-China tilt, threatening its strategic interests.