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China, Myanmar
Xi turns up the heat on Myanmar in bid to stop junta seeking alternative support

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Chinese President Xi Jinping (right) shakes hands with his Burmese counterpart Min Aung Hlaing during a ceremony in Beijing, on 16 June 2026.
Chinese President Xi Jinping (right) shakes hands with his Burmese counterpart Min Aung Hlaing during a ceremony in Beijing, on 16 June 2026. © Kyodo/MaxPPP

Having secured a commitment from the Burmese president to crack down on scam centers in Myanmar, Xi Jinping is working to ensure that the junta keeps its word and does not look for new protectors outside of China.

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