Myanmar’s ex-junta chief makes first China trip as civilian president (opens in new tab)

Myanmar’s coup-commander turned President Min Aung Hlaing touched down in China on Monday for talks with Xi Jinping, his first visit since taking over as civilian leader after Beijing-backed elections rejected by democracy monitors. Min Aung Hlaing is hoping to expand trade and security ties with China, a rare enduring partner for Myanmar after his […]