CNI News
30 December 2025
The election held in Myanmar is a result of an agreement between Acting President Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to Mr. Deng Xijun, the Chinese Special Envoy who arrived as an election observer.
The first phase of Myanmar’s election was held on December 28, 2025. International monitoring teams from countries including China (led by Mr. Deng Xijun), India, Russia, Belarus, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam were sent to observe the process.
Mr. Deng Xijun stated, "I believe that implementing these elections is a realization of the agreements and friendship established between our President Mr. Xi Jinping and Acting President Senior General Min Aung Hlaing."
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing met with Chinese President Xi Jinping twice in 2025:
May 9, 2025: Their first meeting took place in Moscow, Russia.
August 30, 2025: Their second meeting took place in Tianjin, China.
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and President Xi Jinping seen together.
Mr. Deng Xijun noted that based on their observations, the election process appeared generally smooth and successful.
"China and Myanmar are engaged in extensive cooperation, and we are aware that China is providing significant support to Myanmar. Yesterday, we visited six polling stations in Nay Pyi Taw. During our observation, we found everything to be generally in good order. The polling station preparations and operations were systematic and excellent. We saw that careful arrangements were made to ensure a peaceful environment for voters," said Mr. Deng Xijun.
He added that during the visits, they observed voters waiting securely and calmly to cast their ballots.
While the first phase of the election took place on December 28 and international observers visited stations in Nay Pyi Taw and Yangon, the period was marked by significant conflict.
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and Mr. Deng Xijun seen together.
On December 27 and 28, eleven towns—including Mandalay, Myitkyina, Sagaing, Shwebo, Monywa, Katha, Nyaung-U, Myingyan, Madaya, Myawaddy, and Loikaw—came under attack from drone bombs, rockets, and heavy weaponry.
Additionally, PDF forces reportedly conducted inspections on the Yangon-Mandalay Expressway, and on December 28, KIA-PDF joint forces launched an offensive to seize the town of Katha.
The remaining phases of the election are scheduled as follows: Phase 2: January 11, 2026, Phase 3: January 25, 2026.
