China calls for cooperation with Myanmar to ensure border stability amidst escalating conflict
China has called on Myanmar to cooperate in maintaining stability along their shared border after armed groups captured a key trading outpost. The capture of the border town of Chinshwehaw by ethnic minority rebel groups has disrupted the $1.8 billion annual trade between China and Myanmar. China has urged Myanmar to ensure the safety of Chinese border residents and strengthen the security of Chinese personnel. Myanmar's military government has carried out air strikes on a town near the Chinese border, prompting China to call for an immediate ceasefire. China has supported Myanmar's military government since the coup and has urged Western countries to respect its sovereignty.