China Briefing: Myanmar Scam Bosses Executed, and a $500-Bn Trade Boost in Works for Post-Coup Regime

Myanmar and China on Saturday launched a new business association with the goal of luring about half a trillion US dollars in Chinese investment to Myanmar by the end of the decade under the supervision of prominent junta cronies including Aung Ko Win of KBZ Group and Kyaw Win of Shwe Than Lwin Group. The massive investment drive comes as Beijing deepens economic ties with the junta after publicly endorsing its phased election, which was completed on Jan. 25. Read more here.