Opinion: US Myanmar policy is helping China — it must change

The Biden-era policy of isolating one of the world’s largest suppliers of rare earths only keeps strengthening China’s hand.
NBC Connecticut

How war-torn Myanmar plays a critical role in China's rare earth dominance

Beijing has been stepping up controls on rare earth exports, triggering global shortages and exposing industries' dependence on Chinese supply chains. Stream Connecticut News for free, 24/7, wherever ...
The Irrawaddy

China Says Myanmar Junta Election Stems From Xi-Min Aung Hlaing Deal

Beijing’s envoy Deng Xijun said the military’s widely condemned poll is the product of top-level agreements, underscoring China’s strategic stakes in Myanmar.
AsiaNews

China confirms its role in Myanmar’s disputed elections

Special Envoy for Asian Affairs Deng Xijun said that the vote (to guarantee Chinese interests) was a condition Xi Jinping ...

Sphere of influence: Why China is forcing Myanmar’s brutal junta to stage a pantomime election

Outside polling stations guarded by armed police, an upbeat music video urging people to take part in the election plays on ...
China Digital Times

Explosion at Chinese Consulate in Myanmar Follows Beijing’s Growing Acceptance of Junta

Around 5:00 p.m. local time on Friday, an explosion damaged an office building of the Chinese consulate in Mandalay, the second-largest city in Myanmar. No casualties were reported, but the Chinese ...
KALW

Myanmar is holding phased elections. Here's why they're being called a 'sham'

Myanmar's military rulers are holding a general election in phases starting Dec. 28 amid the country's civil war. The head of ...
NBC DFW

How war-torn Myanmar plays a critical role in China's rare earth dominance

Beijing has been stepping up controls on rare earth exports, triggering global shortages and exposing industries' dependence on Chinese supply chains. However, over recent years, China itself has ...