China urges Myanmar to cooperate in maintaining stability on the border.

Following a spike in combat between junta troops and rebels in Myanmar that shook the area, a Chinese official stated on Monday that Myanmar and China should work together to preserve calm on their shared border.

Following a string of coordinated attacks on junta targets by an alliance of ethnic minority armies fighting for self-determination, Myanmar’s governing military said last week that it was attempting to restore order close to the border.

“Myanmar is called on to cooperate with China to maintain stability along the China-Myanmar border, earnestly ensure the safety of the lives and property of Chinese border residents, and take effective measures to strengthen the security of Chinese personnel,” said Nong Rong, the assistant Chinese foreign minister.

It was not immediately possible to reach a representative of the ruling military in Myanmar for comment.

According to the Asia Times news website, a shell fired by the Myanmar military on Saturday overshot its target. It hit the Chinese side of the border, killing one Chinese national and injuring many others.

After visiting Myanmar from November 3rd to 5th, Nong stated that China wished to see Myanmar return to stability and supported all parties in resolving disputes amicably and pursuing reconciliation via discussion as soon as feasible.

Thailand is attempting to repatriate 162 of its citizens who are trapped in the conflict in Myanmar.

Since a military coup overthrew a democratically elected government headed by Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi in February 2021, Myanmar has been in anarchy.

In other regions, insurgents from ethnic minorities who have been fighting for more autonomy for decades have joined hands with pro-democracy rebel organizations to oppose junta troops.

China and Russia have backed the generals, even while Western countries have denounced and sanctioned the Myanmar military. China has called on the international community to respect Myanmar’s sovereignty and says it supports the government in choosing its course.

Last Monday, China’s foreign ministry declared that it was closed after the Burmese war.

At a routine news briefing, spokeswoman Wang Wenbin stated, “We urge parties to immediately stop the fighting, settle differences peacefully through dialogue and consultation, and avoid escalation.”

Throughout his tour, Nong pushed Myanmar to make Chinese institutions and projects there more secure.

He also went to see a 793-kilometer natural gas pipeline that connects the Chinese border city of Ruili in Yunnan Province with Ramree Island on the west coast of Myanmar. The channel is a component of China’s Belt and Road energy and infrastructure network.