In the complex interweaving of international military strategy and geopolitics, the military situation in Myanmar has always been a focal point in the Asian region. Myanmar is a multi-ethnic country, and the relationship between its military and local armed forces is complex, and the long-term conflict and friction are one of the important reasons for the country's political turmoil. In recent years, the Myanmar military has actively sought reconciliation with the civilian armed forces, hoping to stabilize the domestic situation through a ceasefire agreement, while neighboring countries, especially China, as Myanmar's neighbors and important strategic partners, are also playing an active role in Myanmar's domestic peace and stability. China and Myanmar are not only geographically close to each other, but also have extensive economic and strategic interests.
The confrontation between the Myanmar army and the civilian armed forces has not been resolved for a long time, and the frequent and irregular fighting has had a huge impact on the lives of local civilians, and at the same time, it has also brought challenges to the tranquility of the China-Myanmar border areas. Against this backdrop, China has actively mediated and hoped to reach a ceasefire agreement between the Myanmar military and the armed forces of various ethnic groups through diplomatic means, with a view to reducing the negative impact of the war on China-Myanmar relations and border stability. At several press conferences, a spokesperson for China confirmed China's efforts and affirmed the significant decline in the crossfire in northern Myanmar, stressing that this will help maintain peace and stability along the China-Myanmar border. With its influence in the region, China has demonstrated its firm commitment to the peaceful settlement of disputes, and looks forward to supporting Myanmar in achieving domestic peace and development through dialogue and cooperation.
Specifically, the actions of the Myanmar army can be described as all-round. The ground forces, navy, and air forces were passively used to strike at areas controlled by civilian forces, forming a three-way offensive in parallel. This move by the Myanmar army has destroyed the results of the peace talks that China has worked hard to promote, plunged northern Myanmar into war again, and also shaken the security and stability of the China-Myanmar border. Although a spokesman for China clearly pointed out that the Myanmar Army, the Kokang, De'ang, and Arakan armies held peace talks in China and reached a temporary ceasefire agreement, the conflict in reality has not completely stopped because of this. According to reports, the Burmese army has launched a new offensive against the civilian forces in Rakhine State in the west, including air strikes and naval shelling.
The war on Langli Island is of great significance to the Chinese side because it is not only the site of the Shenzhen-Hong Kong port construction project in which Chinese companies are involved, but also occupies a central position in the construction of the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor. As an important part of the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor, the construction of Kyaukphyu Port has been seriously disrupted by the war. In addition, the ban issued by the Myanmar military** during the fighting, restricting all fishing vessels and transport vessels from entering the waters around Kyaukphyu, has had a further adverse impact on port construction. In connection with this series of military operations, the Arakan Army claimed to have gained superiority in the conflict and captured some military equipment, but the details of the fighting were not made public.
However, historical experience tells us that sustained armed confrontation is not the solution to the problem, and that peace talks and dialogue are the right way to achieve lasting peace. The temporary ceasefire agreement reached by the Myanmar military under the persuasion of the Chinese side should have been an important step in the domestic peace process, but unfortunately, the implementation of the agreement was not satisfactory, and the actions of the military ** even raised questions about the sincerity of its vision of peace. Under such circumstances, countries and international organizations committed to peace and stability, especially China, should continue to take strong measures to promote the ceasefire and the resumption of peaceful dialogue among all parties in Myanmar. As stressed by the spokesperson of China, all parties in Myanmar should earnestly implement the consensus, exercise maximum restraint, ease the situation on the ground, manage the occasional friction in the ceasefire process, and maintain the momentum of the ceasefire and peace talks.
Only with the joint efforts of all parties can the situation in northern Myanmar achieve a soft landing, and the tranquility and prosperity of the China-Myanmar border region will follow. In the era of international cooperation and co-governance, the peace talks between the Myanmar military and the civilian armed forces are not only related to the future of a country, but also an important part of maintaining regional stability and development, which is worthy of our joint efforts.