CNI News

23 January 2025

China decisively supported the political discussion under the 2008 constitution, said Miss Mao Ning, spokesperson of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 

She said the above at the regular press conference that was held on 20th January 2025.

"China firmly supports Myanmar in safeguarding independence, sovereignty, national unity and territorial integrity, firmly supports Myanmar’s effort to keep the country peaceful and stable and grow its economy, and firmly supports Myanmar in realizing political reconciliation at an early date and advancing its domestic political agenda under the framework of the constitution." said Miss Mao Ning.

With China's mediation, the MNDAA and the Myanmar Tatmadaw met and discussed in Kunming, China for the 7th time on 16th and 17th January 2025. 

While seeing the MNDAA leaders and Lt-Gen Ko Ko Oo from the Myanmar Tatmadaw

Both sides agreed to cease fire at the meeting and it would take into effect on 18th January 2025, released China.

" China and Myanmar are friendly neighbors, and we firmly oppose wars and turbulence in Myanmar. We hope that all parties will maintain the momentum of ceasefire and peace talks, earnestly implement existing common understandings, take the initiative in deescalating the situation on the ground, and further negotiate and settle relevant issues through dialogue." said Miss Mao Ning.

Armed organizations could not demand what they want by armed attack and they must discuss politically after renouncing their weapons, said Sr-Gen Min Aung Hlaing.

The SAC and the Myanmar Tatmadaw could not discuss politics and the peace process beyond the 2008 constitution. Moreover, according to the 2008 constitution, the SAC was not allowed to recognize territories captured by EAOs. 

While seeing Sr-Gen Min Aung Hlaing.

Discussions will only be held about it during the period of the civilian government that will emerge from the elections, pointed out military and political analysts.

In collaboration with the AA, the TNLA, the PDFs, the BPLA, the KNDF, the BNRA, the MDY-PDF, the PLA, and the DPLA, the MNDAA launched Operation-1027 on 27th October 2023 and fought against the Myanmar Tatmadaw in northern Shan State. Moreover, the second wave of the operation was started on 25th June 2025 and fought against the Myanmar Tatmadaw. 

And then, the MNDAA and its allies were able to seize control of the Northeast Command of the Myanmar Tatmadaw, Lashio, Phaungsai, Theinni, Chin Shwe Haw, Laukkai, Kon Kyan, Monko and Kyukote (Pansai).