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As Myanmar junta loses its grip over border, its ties with China also show signs of slipping
A string of stunning losses in northern Shan State has the regime and its chief international backer reevaluating their relationship
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Karenni youth fight for freedom at the cost of their lives and limbs
Fighters in Karenni State, now unable to take part in combat due severe battle wounds, remain more strongly committed than ever to resisting the military dictatorship
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Laukkai’s transformation from gambling city to scam hub
Laukkai was a casino city with strong cultural ties to China before deteriorating into a lawless breeding ground for massive internet fraud operations
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As Shan State burns, Myanmar’s dictator frets over China ties
While the situation on the ground in Shan State looks bad for Min Aung Hlaing, what it says about his regime’s relations with its most important ally is even worse
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Myanmar junta set to reopen second major plant in its bid for steel
Once operational, the iron mill in Pinpet, southern Shan State is expected to provide feedstock by railway to a steelmaking facility Myingyan, Mandalay Region
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