China's Diplomatic Juggle Amid Myanmar Conflict

China's top diplomat Wang Yi visited Myanmar amid the country's escalating civil war, aiming to stabilize the region. Myanmar’s military has faced setbacks against ethnic militias, raising Chinese concerns. Wang emphasized cooperation and peace, while China remains a major investor in Myanmar's infrastructure and military, despite strained relations with Myanmar's ruling leader.

China's top diplomat Wang Yi visited Myanmar on Wednesday to meet with the military government's leader, as civil war escalates near the Chinese border.

Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit follows unprecedented battlefield defeats for Myanmar's army at the hands of powerful ethnic militias, especially in the northeast border region with China.

Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, Myanmar's ruling leader, alleged foreign backing of militias, alluding to China. Wang assured China's cooperation for peace and opposed militia attacks. The visit underscores the complexity of China maintaining stability as Myanmar's resistance grows stronger.

(With inputs from agencies.)