Wang Yi pledges security and sovereignty support to Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing
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Updated · CNA · Apr 25
Wang Yi pledges security and sovereignty support to Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing
13 articles · Updated · CNA · Apr 25
During a meeting in Naypyitaw, Wang Yi assured Min Aung Hlaing of China’s firm backing as Myanmar’s new president, emphasizing support for the country’s development path and efforts to combat online crime.
Wang’s visit marks the first high-level engagement since Min Aung Hlaing’s controversial swearing-in, with China offering cooperation against cyber scams and telecommunications fraud that have plagued Myanmar in recent years.
China remains Myanmar’s largest trading partner and key ally, supporting the junta-backed government amid international criticism and regional instability following the military’s tightly controlled election and ongoing rebel conflicts.
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