CNI News

29 November 2023

Maj-Gen Zaw Min Tun, leader of the Information Team of the State Administration Council, said on 27th November 2023 that China and Myanmar are strategic partners. 

At present, China is doing military exercises on the border for the peace and stability in the China-Myanmar border area. 

Moreover, three Chinese vessels containing about 700 officers and soldiers arrived in Myanmar on 27th November, said Maj-Gen Zaw Min Tun.

" China and Myanmar are, as I said yesterday, strategic partners complying with the Five Principles of Peaceful Co-Existence and there is a strong friendly relationship between the two countries or between the two armies. Today, we could hand over 553 Chinese people including 87 women illegally living in border areas to the Chinese officials." said Maj-Gen Zaw Min Tun.

When the Chinese warship arrived in Thilawa Port

The Chinese navy that has already arrived in Myanmar would go on a friendship tour within Myanmar and bilateral friendly sports competitions would be held, said Maj-Gen Zaw Min Tun. 
Currently, the battles are breaking out between the Tatmadaw and the Three Brotherhood Alliance (AA, TNLA and MNDAA).

The public thought that China was encouraging the Three Brotherhood Alliance, Dr.Aung Myo, a Myanmar political commentator, told CNI News.

" According to the general public opinion, China is behind the Three Brotherhood Alliance. It's hard to say how much right it is. In my opinion, we haven't seen a clear responce from China. It's hard to say whether the Chinese activity is one side of fire and the other side of water strategy or a real good will. They should response more clearly, I think." said Dr.Aung Myo.

The China-Myanmar border is more than 1,300 miles long and near the border, the Restoration Council of Shan State (RCSS/SSA), the Kachin Independence Army (KIA), the Shan State Progressive Party (SSPP/SSA), the United Wa State Army (UWSA), the National Democratic Alliance Army (NDAA), the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) and the Arakan Army (AA) have been active.