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

Myanmar's ex-junta chief Min Aung Hlaing visited China as civilian president for talks on trade, security, and rare earth minerals, amid strained relations over scam centers and a detained US scholar.

• Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing visited China for talks with Xi Jinping, his first trip as a civilian leader after the 2021 coup.
• China aims to deepen 'comprehensive strategic cooperation' with Myanmar, focusing on trade, security, and rare earth mineral supply.
• Myanmar's new lawmakers proposed the death penalty for those involved in internet scam centers, which have strained Sino-Myanmar relations.