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Current Developments In Myanmar In Light Of The Dynamics Of Its Relations With China
Due to its dynamic domestic politics, fluctuating ties with the international community, and geostrategic position, Myanmar is an important country for China, as evidenced by recent events. On Feb. 1, 2021, a military coup took place in Myanmar, leading to the detention of Aung San Suu Kyi, the de facto leader of the ruling party National League for Democracy (NLD), as well as a number of government officials. The Myanmar army took over the administration on Feb. 1 and declared a year-long state of emergency in the country, citing fraud in the elections held on Nov. 8, 2020. Myanmar has faced multiple military interventions in its political history. However, unlike past coups, narratives traditionally used to justify coups, such as internal turmoil and threat to the integrity of the union , are not listed among the
People in Myanmar demanding return to civilian rule
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Pressure building on Myanmar military leaders as demonstrations mount
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China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s Mini 2021 ASEAN Tour: Highlights January 18, 2021 Posted by China Briefing Written by Chris Devonshire-Ellis Reading Time: 8 minutes
Op/Ed by Chris Devonshire-Ellis
China’s Foreign Minister Visits Myanmar, Indonesia, Brunei & Philippines
Covid Vaccines To Pre-Empt Economic Recovery
Numerous bilateral and Belt & Road projects instigated
Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi has just wrapped up a four-nation mission to Myanmar, Indonesia, Brunei, and the Philippines, visiting all these ASEAN members last week, and coming on the back of his visits to five African countries the week before. We covered that trip
here. Wang’s visit comes just days before the inauguration of president-elect Joe Biden, with Beijing promising help with vaccine distribution, as well as cooperation on infrastructure and trade, to fuel the post-pandemic recovery. Wang’s trip comes three months after his