Peng Deren, commander-in-chief of the Kokang Alliance, posted a striking post that sparked heated discussions on social networks.
This tirade clearly depicts the strategic intentions of the Kokang Alliance for nearly a month: to seek autonomy and secure land ownership. However, is this goal achievable?
Does Peng Deren really intend to donate soil?
Although the Kokang region is part of Myanmar, it has a long history and ties to Han culture.
Since the Han Dynasty, Yunnan has been regarded as a part of China, but in fact, the local governance is to adopt the policy of "local officials governing the local people", which has limited influence on the Han culture and has little contact with Han culture.
During the Tang and Song dynasties, the rise of the two regimes of Nanzhao and Dali further weakened the dominance of the state.
However, it was the national strength of the Tang and Song dynasties that created cultural prosperity, and Han culture gradually crossed the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau and merged with the traditional Yunnan culture.
With the Mongol invasion, although the Tusi system was still used, its control increased considerably.
By the Ming Dynasty, the area was fully integrated into the Han cultural circle.
As part of the Zhenkang Mansion in Yunnan, Kokang became a real Han land. However, the aggressive expansion of the British colonial period forced Kokang to leave China and become part of Burma.
The Kokang Allied Army has risen in the midst of the current turmoil in an attempt to assert local autonomy.
However, the rise of the military has plunged the Kokang region into chaos.
Peng Deren's father, Peng Jiasheng, founded the Kokang People's Revolutionary Army, but he eventually left Kokang for a variety of reasons. The four families that succeeded Peng Jiasheng made their fortunes on telecom fraud, turning Kokang into a sin city.
The recent turmoil has shown a resurgence of the Kokang Allied forces, with Peng Deren attempting to re-establish the Han Chinese autonomous state.
However, the resistance of Myanmar and the attitude of China became the key.
Peng's essay may have been a test to draw China's attention and use China's support for its benefit.
No matter what choice China makes, Peng Deren will not lose money, because his strategic goals are very clear. What the future of Kokang will be like is still an unknown to look forward to.