State bordering China harbors rich deposits of rare earth minerals, essential for making everything from electric cars to defense systems.

The junta’s murderous repression, hare-brained economic policies, and forced subscription have drained the country of its most precious resource: its young people.

Beijing outlines a stability-first election agenda for Myanmar, prioritizing peace, unity and development to safeguard Chinese strategic and economic interests.

China’s support for the junta’s proposed election is tied to its strategic interests in a stable Myanmar, and it has pressured resistance forces to agree to ceasefires.