Myanmar’s civil war threatens key China trade route | BBC News

China has been supporting the military junta in Myanmar since the start of the civil war more than three years ago.

But the military regime is now fighting for control in large areas of the country, including Shan State along China’s border, where it has suffered some of its biggest losses.

The crisis at its doorstep - a nearly 2,000km (1,240-mile) border - is becoming costly for China, which has invested millions of dollars in Myanmar for a critical trade corridor.

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[emiliobello]

not much people talk about Myanmar. Thanks for finally talking about it

[Daisy-ff]

I'm sorry to hear what's going on in Myanmar. Myanmar is an absolutely wonderful country and the people are amazing.
I hope Myanmar manages to sort things out and find peace. ☮✌

[praneshchow]

I think Myanmar have the potential to become one of the developing country. Perfect Geological country and also have hard working people. They loss their potential because of dictator.

[gg]

China could help us a lot with economic issues while UK and US sit back and watch our country’s downfall in civil wars.

[publics.public]

The Burmese/Myans are really lovely people.
it is a shame the dictators can't let go.

[mufasachainbreaker]

Centrists: both sides should stop fighting innocent people are getting hurt
Both sides: that means your on the other side
Centrists: fine then... Keep fighting...

[jonmello]

My town has hundreds of refugees from Myanmar, they have told me their story. They are good people that just wish they were able to safely go home and raise their family in peace. I live near Baltimore, Maryland USA

[Peter-znwk]

Has BBC ever reported on genocides in the colonies by the British

[pessi]

The American & British Ruling Class(including the BBC) are rotten to the core

[karmandalas]

what's the evidence of China endorsing junta goverment? China also has good relations with Aung San gov, and the rebels in the north close to the borders are ethnically Chinese. Not to mention Modi financially supports Junta to fight against the north.

[yyyjwweeuiyyyjwwee]

The British colonial rebels in Burma caused decades of civil war in Burma, and the people of Burma were suffering, and the West was really bad

[auro]

bbc nostalgic about old opium trade route

[EudoxiaPistilli]

China has always been committed to peaceful coexistence, world peace, no war. Civil war affects China, but China has been promoting peace talks between the two sides and not transferring the disaster to civilians.

[DoeZ-tz]

I not understand US and UN silencing china and Thailand support to Myanmar junta

[chris]

Bit rich for China to be telling Myanmar to hold elections 😂🙄

[adilahmed]

china is a peaceful and friendly country 🎉

[BoaventuraNesi]

China wanted to dominated in Asian but instead of Russian wanted to dominated Africa, Middle East and Easter Europe, this is the strategic of communist party. Keep up the good work! Democracy always the best ❤

[ahvidaneidavirgilluminous]

This town just interviewed known for jade trades

[ramgyi]

Please stop funding Terrace China, Singapore, Thailand, please stop hunting military Terrace

[erwinbernardo]

American and British absolutely needs help for peace in Myanmar but china is a bad image and reputation international it's not suitable for