China Calls for Elections to Defuse Situation Reports - September 5, 2024 By Antonio Graceffo In July, the CCP invited leaders from four of Myanmar’s political parties to Beijing as part of China’s push for elections in Myanmar. Junta leader Min Aung Hlaing has promised elections in 2025, and China has pledged its support. However, this move by Beijing is one of expediency, not benevolence. Beijing Changes Tact as Myanmar Civil War Drags On China’s interest in Myanmar has always been primarily economic, with significant investments in infrastructure through the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor, part of the Belt and Road Initiative . This corridor connects China’s southern Yunnan province with Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean. Chinese investments also focus on securing natural resources , including timber, metals, rare earth elements, gems, electricity, and oil and gas via the China-Myanmar Oil Pipeline. China has repeatedly called for a ceasefire and negotiated
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