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Stray Artillery from Myanmar Conflict Injures Five in China, Sparks Diplomatic Ire

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Stray Artillery from Myanmar Conflict Injures Five in China, Sparks Diplomatic Ire
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China has lodged a formal protest with Myanmar after five Chinese citizens were injured by artillery shells from conflicts between Myanmar's military and rebel groups. The incident occurred in a town near the China-Myanmar border, prompting China to call for an immediate ceasefire and measures to prevent further cross-border shelling. The Chinese government has taken steps to protect its citizens and advised against travel to northern Myanmar due to the escalating violence.

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  1. Myanmar artillery shells land in China, wounding 5 people and angering Beijing  CNN
  2. Artillery shells allegedly from Myanmar hit China | REUTERS  Reuters
  3. ‘Never Faced Such Battles Before’: China Jittery By Intense Fighting In Myanmar; Stray Shells Land On Chinese Side  EurAsian Times
  4. Artillery shells from restive Myanmar region hit Chinese town  CNA
  5. China protests to Myanmar after stray artillery shells hurt five  Reuters

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