CNI News
1 Septeber 2025
Acting President, Chairman of the State Security and Peace Commission Senior General Min Aung Hlaing said that Myanmar wishes to work together with China to jointly build a high-quality Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, who is currently visiting China, met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on August 30, 2025, at the Tianjin State Guest House in Tianjin City.
“Myanmar will firmly adhere to the One-China Policy. Myanmar wishes to jointly build a high-quality Belt and Road Initiative with China, expand cooperation in trade, investment, energy, infrastructure and other sectors, and bring greater benefits to the peoples of both countries. As a dialogue partner of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Myanmar also wishes to actively participate in and contribute to SCO’s development.”, said Senior General Min Aung Hlaing.
Afterward, President Xi Jinping said that the two countries should advance the key projects under the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor (CMEC), enhance economic and trade cooperation, and jointly safeguard stability and peace in border regions. He emphasized the need to ensure the security of Chinese personnel, organizations, and projects in Myanmar, according to a statement from the Chinese Embassy.
“China supports Myanmar in pursuing a development path suited to its own national conditions, and in safeguarding its sovereignty, security, and development interests. China supports Myanmar’s post-earthquake reconstruction, improving people’s livelihoods, uniting domestic political forces, and restoring stability and development. China will continue joint efforts to combat cross-border crimes, promote the spirit of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, and work together to safeguard an international system centered on the United Nations.” he added.
Currently, Myanmar is facing heavy fighting across the country between the Tatmadaw and revolutionary forces, which has disrupted China-Myanmar trade routes and sparked opposition to Chinese investments and projects. For this reason, the Chinese government has consistently urged Myanmar’s leaders and representatives to guarantee the safety of Chinese citizens, investments, projects, and companies in the country.
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing said that China has always been a good neighbor and good friend to Myanmar, has provided long-term support for Myanmar’s socio-economic development, and is supporting Myanmar’s reconstruction after the earthquake. He added that China is playing a positive role in peace and stability in northern Myanmar.
After the talks, both sides signed agreements on cooperation in areas such as customs and media.
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing is visiting China at the invitation of President Xi Jinping. On August 30, he met President Xi, and on August 31, he met with Chinese and Myanmar business representatives. He will also attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025 in Tianjin and participate in the 80th anniversary commemoration of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War in Beijing.
