InNorthern MyanmarAgainst the backdrop of increasingly intense fighting, the Kokang region of Myanmar has become numerousArmedThe focus of the power struggle, however, is the most powerful minorityArmedWa StateThe Combine has not moved to the war, why is that?This article examines the strength, historical background, and relationship of the UWA State with the Burmese authorities, as well as the reasons for its neutrality.
Wa StateThe Coalition Army is the largest ethnic minority in MyanmarArmedOne of them, with a huge number of troops and advanced equipment. According to public data statistics,Wa StateThe Combined Army had three divisions and one military region, with a total number of more than 40,000 troops, and formed "county teams" and militias at the local levelArmed, close to 60,000 people. WholeWa StateThe total number of the Coalition Army was even as high as 100,000. In terms of equipment,Wa StateIn addition to the fact that the Combine has a lightIn addition, it is also equippedArmored vehicles, light missiles, drones as wellAir ForceTroops. The strength of the United Wa State Army is inNorthern MyanmarAll waysArmedIt is one of the best.
Wa StateWhere the Combine Army is locatedWa StateThe region is located in the Shan State of Myanmar and has long been locatedWa StateThere is a relationship of independence and contention with Myanmar**. AlthoughWa StateIt is not an official administrative region of Myanmar, but the locals still refer to it as ".Wa Stateand has been calling for it to be upgraded to a provincial and state-level administrative region at the same level as Shan State. InEconomyaspects,Wa StateIn cooperation with the Myanmar authorities, a large number ofEconomic construction, involved in jade mining and the operation of numerous enterprises, making it one of the wealthiest regions in Myanmar.
Wa StateThe Coalition has reached an agreement with the Burmese authorities to implement self-management in its jurisdiction, with the support and supply of the Burmese authorities. According to a mutual trust agreement signed in 2015, the Burmese authorities are not allowed to enter at willWa State, which is also provided monthlyWa StateFunding and material support for the event. The two sides maintained a relatively stable relationship and even held a union in 2000MilitaryExercise. In addition,Wa StateofEconomyIt is highly integrated with Myanmar, and the two have formed a community of interests. Wa StateNumerous enterprises have been opened in Myanmar through its own commercial enterprises, with total assets of $2 billion. InEconomyThe depth of cooperation with the Myanmar authorities has made itWa StateLost interest in fighting.
First of all,Wa StateThe coalition forces have reached a mutual trust agreement with the Burmese authorities, and good relations have been maintained between the two sides. Wa StateThe Coalition received support and supplies from the Burmese authorities in exchange for internal autonomy andEconomyDevelop. Secondly,Wa StateThe coalition forces with the Burmese authoritiesEconomyThe cooperation is getting closer and closer, and the two have formed a community of interests, which makes:Wa StateRightMilitaryThe action lost interest. Finally,Wa StateThe peaceful development of the Coalition Army over the past few decadesEconomic constructionhas made them more inclined to maintain the status quo rather than join the conflict.
In summary,Wa StateThe Coalition Army is the largest ethnic minority in MyanmarArmed, strong strength, complex historical background. It has reached a mutual trust agreement with the Myanmar authorities and maintains good relations of cooperation and development. Due toEconomyprosperity and stable development,Wa StateThe Coalition maintained its neutrality and lost interest in the fighting. At the same time, their shared interests with the Burmese authorities have made them reluctant to join the war. Therefore,Wa StateThe Coalition chose to remain neutral and not to participateNorthern MyanmarWar.