Wang Yi Visits Myanmar and Thailand for LMC Meeting

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Myanmar and Thailand from August 14 to 17 to deepen bilateral cooperation and co-chair the Ninth Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) Foreign Ministers' Meeting. This visit comes amid escalating tensions in Myanmar, where the military junta recently suffered significant losses to resistance forces, prompting increased nationalistic rhetoric and accusations of foreign interference. China's Foreign Ministry emphasized its commitment to non-interference and support for Myanmar's stability and economic development. The LMC, established in 2016, aims to foster regional cooperation among China, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam, focusing on shared benefits and mutual development. Wang's visit is strategically timed following a failed ceasefire effort in Myanmar, reflecting China's ongoing diplomatic engagement in the region. The situation in Myanmar is evolving, with implications for China's relations with both the junta and ethnic armed groups.