The Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) deepening involvement in Myanmar’s political and conflict landscape has raised serious questions about Beijing’s intentions in and around the region. Its simultaneous engagements with the military junta and ethnic rebel groups reveal a dual-track strategy aimed at maintaining influence irrespective of who emerges as the dominant power within Myanmar. Whilst these overtures are frequently couched in terms of promoting regional stability, the wider implications suggest China’s ambitions to wield hegemonic influence.
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