China supports the military government in Myanmar. The People’s Republic supports the political transition process in Myanmar and the relevant forces, said Foreign Minister Qin Gang after a meeting with army chief Min Aung Hlaing in the Burmese capital Naypyitaw.
The Foreign Ministry in Beijing announced yesterday that it is a matter of resolving the differences in an appropriate manner and seeking reconciliation within the legal framework.
The military in Myanmar overthrew the democratically elected government in 2021 and arrested its de facto boss and Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi. Hundreds of people have been killed and thousands arrested during protests.
Military denies allegations
The military denies allegations of atrocities against civilians and justifies its actions with a fight against “terrorists”. In the west, the military government is largely isolated. The most recent development has also met with criticism in countries in the region.
China will expand investment and launch projects in agriculture, education and healthcare, Qin announced. China is already a major buyer of raw materials from Myanmar, including jade, tin and timber.
