CNI News

22 August 2025

The United Wa State Army (UWSA) held a meeting with leaders from the Ta'ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), Shan State Progress Party (SSPP), and the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) in Pangsang on August 20, 2025. 

During the meeting, the UWSA announced it will no longer supply weapons or equipment to any organization, according to a WSTV broadcast on the same day.

The UWSA stated that this announcement is its official military decision.

UWSA Vice Chairman Zhao Guoan addressed the attendees, stating, "We thank all the brotherly organizations for attending this very important meeting. This is to inform you of the Wa State's decision. Before this important decision is officially announced to the public, I want to explain the Wa State's position on peace and the very serious situation we are currently facing."

He continued, "The Wa State will no longer provide weapons and equipment to any organization. It will not provide financial assistance to any organization for any military reason, at any time, or in any place. This decision will be officially announced to the public, and we urge all organizations not to disturb the Wa State again by requesting weapons, equipment, financial aid, or other such matters."

High-level officials from the UWSA, including Zhao Zhongdan, a member of the Standing Committee of the Wa State Central Political Bureau, and Luo Yaku, Vice Chairman of the Wa government and Minister of Foreign Affairs, were in attendance. 

The meeting was also attended by TNLA General Secretary Brigadier General Tar Bone Kyaw and other leaders from the SSPP and MNDAA.

The TNLA and MNDAA were key partners in "Operation 1027," which resulted in the capture of approximately 20 towns in northern Shan State and the Mandalay Region.

According to the report, China has been pressuring the UWSA to halt the sale of ammunition, food, fuel, and medicine to the TNLA and MNDAA. This has reportedly weakened the TNLA's military capabilities, leading to their withdrawal from Nawnghkio and their current defensive posture in Kyaukme, Hsipaw, and Mogok.