China Cracks Whip on Northern Myanmar Insurgents

China’s pressure on Myanmar’s northern insurgent groups has escalated, with concerns over cross-border trade and refugee issues leading to apparent backing of the junta by Chinese officials. The Three Brotherhood Alliance’s capture of Lashio and the Northeast Command sparked a rare rebuke from China, expressing displeasure and warning against further turmoil. China’s efforts to curtail support for revolutionary groups, including a blockade by the UWSA, highlight Beijing’s increasing involvement in Myanmar’s internal conflicts.

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