Myanmar's junta leader to visit China in Nov; first since coup, focusing on 2025 elections.

Myanmar's junta leader, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, is set to visit China in November, marking his first trip since the 2021 coup. Sources indicate discussions will focus on Myanmar's planned elections in 2025. China, a crucial ally and arms supplier, has expressed support for the junta despite opposition claims that elections will be unfair. The visit may signal a shift in China's approach, seeking to stabilize its relationship with Myanmar amid ongoing conflict.

October 16, 2024
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