Chinese Premier Li Qiang emphasized Myanmar’s key role in Beijing’s neighborhood diplomacy during a high-profile meeting with Myanmar’s leader Min Aung Hlaing in Kunming this week. The talks, held alongside the Greater Mekong Subregion Summit, spotlighted economic collaboration and cross-border security efforts 🛡️.
Li reaffirmed China’s support for Myanmar’s 'development path suited to its national conditions' and pledged to advance the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor—a flagship Belt and Road Initiative project 🚆. Both sides also agreed to boost education, tourism, and joint crackdowns on cybercrimes like online gambling and telecom fraud.
'Safety of Chinese personnel and projects remains a priority,' Li stressed, while Min Aung Hlaing thanked China for its aid in disaster response and vowed to protect Chinese interests. With 2024 marking 75 years of diplomatic relations, Myanmar aims to deepen cooperation in trade, agriculture, and poverty reduction 🌾.
The meeting signals a shared vision for stability in Southeast Asia—and a nod to China’s growing regional influence. 💬
