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The Kachin Independence Army (KIA) has repelled a junta offensive on Lanse village in Kachin State’s Tsawlaw Township near the Chinese border, KIA spokesman Colonel Naw Bu said Thursday. (confirmed by 5 sources) [1]

The Irrawaddy rounds up key developments involving China in Myanmar and Asia this week. [2]

The Defence Ministry has proposed a gradual withdrawal of troops stationed along the Thai-Cambodian border to the Defence Council, in order to reduce costs, said Defence Minister Nattaphon Nakpanich today. [3]

HONG KONG -- Hong Kong's Sha Tau Kok area, once a buffer zone to block illegal immigration from China, is transforming as it opens up to visitors, becoming both a tourist spot and a site for integration with the mainland. [4]

Muse Residents Remove Chinese Border Fence Civilians have removed a fence erected by Chinese officials in Muse Township, claiming they built it inside of Burma and not in China. “China constructed a fence on Burmese soil, so the lo [5]

Chinese Border Security Officials Meet KIO in Laiza Top officials from the TNLA were also present at the meeting, according to sources. Chinese border trade and security officials from Yunnan Province met with Kachin Independence Organ [6]

CHIN SHWE HAW, Kokang Special Region — Every year, the town of Chin Shwe Haw heralds the Chinese New Year in the customary style. [7]

The Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and its allies seized Phimaw town on the Chinese border in Chipwi Township on Saturday, while China is calling for peace along the Kachin State frontier. (confirmed by 4 sources) [8]

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[1] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2025-09-26 · 75% match

Kachin Fighters Repel Myanmar Junta Offensive Near Chinese Border

The Kachin Independence Army (KIA) has repelled a junta offensive on Lanse village in Kachin State’s Tsawlaw Township near the Chinese border, KIA spokesman Colonel Naw Bu said Thursday.

[2] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2026-02-13 · 55% match

China Briefing: Mekong Maneuvers, Scam Crackdowns, Japan Tensions and More

The Irrawaddy rounds up key developments involving China in Myanmar and Asia this week.

[3] TH world.thaipbs.or.th · 2026-02-23 · 48% match

Thailand proposes troop cutback along Cambodian border to reduce costs

The Defence Ministry has proposed a gradual withdrawal of troops stationed along the Thai-Cambodian border to the Defence Council, in order to reduce costs, said Defence Minister Nattaphon Nakpanich today.

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-05-05 · 55% match

Once-sealed Hong Kong border zone finds new life as tourist spot

HONG KONG -- Hong Kong's Sha Tau Kok area, once a buffer zone to block illegal immigration from China, is transforming as it opens up to visitors, becoming both a tourist spot and a site for integration with the mainland.

[5] MM kachinnews.com · 2021-10-29 · 75% match

Muse Residents Remove Chinese Border Fence

Muse Residents Remove Chinese Border Fence Civilians have removed a fence erected by Chinese officials in Muse Township, claiming they built it inside of Burma and not in China. “China constructed a fence on Burmese soil, so the lo

[6] MM kachinnews.com · 2019-07-31 · 75% match

Chinese Border Security Officials Meet KIO in Laiza

Chinese Border Security Officials Meet KIO in Laiza Top officials from the TNLA were also present at the meeting, according to sources. Chinese border trade and security officials from Yunnan Province met with Kachin Independence Organ

[7] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2015-02-19 · 75% match

From the Frontline: On Chinese Border, Kokang Conflict Halts New Year Celebrations

CHIN SHWE HAW, Kokang Special Region — Every year, the town of Chin Shwe Haw heralds the Chinese New Year in the customary style.

[8] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2024-11-04 · 75% match

KIA Seizes Town on Chinese Border

The Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and its allies seized Phimaw town on the Chinese border in Chipwi Township on Saturday, while China is calling for peace along the Kachin State frontier.

[9] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2023-10-31 · 75% match

Roads to Chinese border in northern Shan State closed

File Photo: Myanmar-China border Trucks are currently unable to travel to the Myanmar-China border due to ongoing fierce fighting in northern Shan State that started on 27 October.

[10] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2017-01-13 · 75% match

Kachin IDPs Return to Camps After Being Denied Entry at Chinese Border

RANGOON — More than 4,000 Kachin IDPs returned to Zai Awng, Magayang and Hkau Shau camps after China denied them entry at the border, according to the Joint Strategy Team (JST) supporting the internally displaced people. “China is a big nation.

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