Myanmar military chief makes first visit to China as civil war rages in country
Myanmar 's junta chief Min Aung Hlaing embarked on his first official visit to China since wresting power three years ago as civil war continued to rage in his Southeast Asian country.
Myanmar Junta Chief Embarks on First China Visit Since Coup
Min Aung Hlaing’s visit to Kunming seems to mark a watershed in Beijing’s policy toward the country’s civil war.
Myanmar Junta Chief Visits Key Ally China
Myanmar's embattled junta chief arrived in China Tuesday -- his first reported visit since leading a coup in 2021 -- but analysts say the invitation is only a lukewarm endorsement from his key ally and could backfire.
Myanmar's isolated junta chief visits China
It comes as the military junta seeks to sure up support both at home and abroad.Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing embarked on an official visit to China on Tuesday-- the first such trip since his army seized power in February 2021.
Head of Myanmar’s military government to visit close ally China
Myanmar's state media says the head of Myanmar’s military government will pay an official visit this week to China, the embattled Southeast Asian nation’s most important international ally.
Myanmar junta chief to make first China visit since seizing power
Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing will travel to China this week to attend regional summits, state media said on Monday, in the embattled top general's first visit to the influential neighbouring nation since he seized power in a 2021 coup.
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The delegation is known to include Shwe Than Lwin Group’s Kyaw Win, as well as Xiao Sen, who was behind a shady, now-suspended development project in Yangon a decade ago.
Myanmar Ethnic Groups Slam China as They Begin Talks With India
Myanmar’s ethnic groups fighting to oust the junta criticized China for hosting military chief Min Aung Hlaing in the country this week, and said India has reached out for talks with the shadow government and some armed rebels.
Myanmar Junta Chief To Visit China For First Time Since Coup
Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing will travel to key ally China this week, both countries said Monday, in his first known trip there since seizing power in a 2021 coup.
Myanmar junta leader makes 1st visit to China
Myanmar's junta leader visited China on Tuesday to join regional meetings in Kunming, the capital of southwestern Yunnan Province, state television reported, in the military commander-in-chief's first trip to China since a coup in February 2021 ousted the elected civilian government led by Aung San Suu Kyi.
Head of Myanmar's military government Gen. Min Aung Hlaing visits China for first time since taking power
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THE country’s embattled junta chief arrived in China – his first reported visit since leading a coup in 2021 – but analysts ...