Myanmar Junta Faces Pressure to Re-evaluate China Policy
As Myanmar's military regime seeks to engage with the West, both resistance forces and the junta itself are under pressure to define their stance toward China. This highlights the critical need for a China-critical policy, distinct from a mere anti-China stance, which will shape Myanmar's future international positioning.
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