China’s Xi vows support for Myanmar as President Min Aung Hlaing moves to bridge isolation
Key Points:
- Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized strengthening strategic guidance and deepening comprehensive cooperation with Myanmar, highlighting their close "pauk-phaw" friendship.
- Xi described China as Myanmar’s trusted friend and steadfast partner, noting the importance of unity amid a turbulent international environment.
- The leaders held a closed-door meeting at the Great Hall of the People, followed by signing 18 memorandums of understanding covering cross-border transport, free trade, disaster relief, health, and media cooperation.