Chinese President Xi Jinping invites Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing for first state visit to China as ‘president’ (opens original article in a new tab)

Chinese President Xi Jinping has invited Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing to a state visit in June, marking his first official trip to China since 2026, with discussions on political, economic, and security matters.

• Chinese President Xi Jinping invites Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing for a state visit from 15 to 19 June
• This is Min Aung Hlaing's first official visit to China since becoming 'president' in 2026
• Discussions will include China's influence over ethnic armed groups, economic projects, and security issues like cyber-scam complexes