Why China Backs Myanmar's Military Election
China is backing Myanmar's widely criticized election to gain legitimacy for the junta and expand its regional influence. Explore the geopolitical motives behind Beijing's move.
China is backing Myanmar's widely criticized election to gain legitimacy for the junta and expand its regional influence. Explore the geopolitical motives behind Beijing's move.
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China, a nation without democratic elections, is actively supporting Myanmar's political process. Explore the geopolitical motives behind this surprising stance and its regional implications. Read the full analysis.
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