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SAC Chairman commits to strengthening ties with China, pledges continued support for collaborative projects

Source: Eleven Media Group

Published on Jan. 26, 2025, 8 a.m.

The SAC Chairman made the following remarks at the 2025 Chinese New Year, Year of the Snake, held at the Thuwunna National Indoor Stadium 1 in Yangon on the evening of January 25.

Eleven Media Group

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Electricity sales across border to Myanmar follow protocol: Thai govt

Source: Bangkok Post

Published on Jan. 26, 2025, 7:09 a.m.

PEA deputy governor Prasit Junprasit said PEA supplies electricity to Myanmar in five areas: Payathonzu Town in Karen State, two parts of Tachilek Town in Shan State and two areas in Myawaddy town in Kayin State.

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How China’s plan to seize Taiwan depends on Myanmar

Source: Democratic Voice of Burma

Published on Jan. 26, 2025, 7:04 a.m.

China’s deep involvement in Burma extends beyond its support for the junta and engagement with groups like the United Wa State Army (UWSA)

Antonio Graceffo, PhD, holds advanced degrees in economics and national security

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Former Senior General Than Shwe’s son-in-law sentenced to three years in prison for incitement

Source: Eleven Media Group

Published on Jan. 26, 2025, 6:56 a.m.

Dr. Nay Soe Maung is the son of Major General Tin Sein (retired) and the son-in-law of Senior General Than Shwe (retired). He is also the father of Ko Nay Shwe Thway Aung.

Eleven Media Group

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Rohingya Crisis Escalates as The Arakan Army Expands Its Control - RSIS

Source: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies

Published on Jan. 25, 2025, 11:08 a.m.

It raises serious concerns about the Rohingya crisis and the evolving crime-terror nexus. There is also an increasing risk of jihadist activities along the Myanmar-Bangladesh border region and beyond.

Iftekharul Bashar, Research Fellow at the International Centre for Political Violence and Terrorism Research, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore

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Myanmar Conflict On Agenda For Talks Between PM Modi, Indonesian President Prabowo Today

Source: News18.com

Published on Jan. 25, 2025, 8:55 a.m.

According to the MEA sources, the Myanmar conflict will be a prominent agenda of discussion between the two leaders.

Prisha Vibhavari

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Parties Suggest Myanmar Junta Expands Conscription

Source: Irrawaddy

Published on Jan. 25, 2025, 7:17 a.m.

Representatives from a working group of political parties, led by 88 Generation leader U Ko Ko Gyi, chair of the People’s Party, made the suggestion at the regime’s National Solidarity and Peace Negotiation Committee led by Lieutenant General Tun Tun Naung in Naypyitaw on Thursday and Friday.

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Tide of Myanmar war refugees tests Thailand’s welcome mat for migrants

Source: Radio Free Asia

Published on Jan. 25, 2025, 7:16 a.m.

The Thai economy runs on foreign labor, but high inflows have sparked concerns.

Paul Eckert

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China’s support for Myanmar regime backfires; scam syndicates thrive

Source: Voice of America

Published on Jan. 25, 2025, 7:06 a.m.

Reports of Chinese citizens trafficked into scam centers along the Thai-Myanmar border are prompting renewed questions about Beijing’s reliance on Myanmar’s military regime to tackle transnational crime.

Nyein Chan Aye | VoA

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Myanmar’s Internet Shutdowns: Silencing Resistance in the Battle for Connectivity

Source: FULCRUN – Yusof Ishak Institute

Published on Jan. 24, 2025, 11:47 p.m.

In a virtual war alongside its physical one, Myanmar’s junta aims to cut off online access for its people and the resistance. The world can help by supporting Myanmar citizens in their attempts to stay connected.

Dr Surachanee Sriyai, Visiting Fellow with the Media, Technology and Society Programme at ISEAS

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