THE KYAUKPYU PARADOX: How China’s Support for the Junta Guarantees Project Failure

Beijing’s recent joint statement with Myanmar’s military leader, Min Aung Hlaing, following his June 2026 state visit, marks a definitive turning point that exposes a fatal contradiction in China’s strategy. It is no longer a matter of ambiguity; China has officially, openly, and aggressively endorsed the junta’s “quasi-civilian” regime, validating its contested elections and pledging […] The post THE KYAUKPYU PARADOX: How China’s Support for the Junta Guarantees Project Failure appeared first on Shan Herald Agency for News.