China’s President Xi Jinping meets Myanmar’s President Min Aung Hlaing in Beijing and pledges support for Myanmar, according to multiple reports. The meeting takes place after a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People, with Xi reaffirming that China prioritizes its ties with Myanmar and describing Myanmar as important to China’s neighborhood diplomacy.
The visit is reported as Min Aung Hlaing’s first trip to China since he formalizes his grip on power. Sources describe the state visit as expected to provide diplomatic backing and help Min Aung Hlaing seek greater legitimacy following an election earlier this year that drew widespread condemnation. One outlet also frames the visit as part of efforts by Myanmar’s leadership to bridge isolation amid a protracted civil war.
Overall, the accounts focus on Xi’s reaffirmation of support and on the political context surrounding Min Aung Hlaing’s effort to consolidate authority, while presenting the talks as reinforcing Beijing’s influence in Myanmar.
