Maung Khaing Tun (Pyi Thit)
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to Naypyidaw to meet junta boss Min Aung Hlaing in August has rocked Myanmar’s political landscape. Two days after Wang’s visit to the Myanmar capital, officials from the US State Department held talks with leaders of the shadow National Unity Government and “K3C”, pledging full support for Myanmar’s revolution and the restoration of democracy.
The K3C comprises four of Myanmar’s oldest ethnic armed organisations – the Kachin Independence Organization (KIO), Karen National Union (KNU), Karenni National Progressive Party (KNPP) and Chin National Front (CNF).
Junta media reported that Wang stressed three points during his visit; that China opposes armed conflicts in northern Shan State, will provide technical and financial assistance for the junta’s proposed poll next year, and does not accept foreign interference in Myanmar’s internal affairs.
Meanwhile, changes are also taking place in Myanmar’s neighbours. Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled the country after weeks of deadly anti-government protests, and a new prime minister has taken office in Thailand.
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