Fighting in northern Shan State during China-brokered peace talks; Arakan Army seizes two more regime outposts

Peace talks mediated by China between the regime in Naypyidaw and the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) began on Sunday. The military and the TNLA continue to fight in Nawnghkio Township of northern Shan State, according to a TNLA source. Nawnghkio is located 96 miles (154 km) south of the regional capital Lashio and 147 miles (236 km) north of the Shan State capital Taunggyi.