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Myanmar Invites Xi, Boosts China-Myanmar Economic Corridor Projects

6/18/2026

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Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit at a mutually convenient time.
In Beijing on June 17, 2026, China and Myanmar issued a joint statement reaffirming mutual support, welcoming Myanmar’s general election and pledging peace, stability and development.
Both governments pledged to advance the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor, including the Kyaukpyu port and Muse-Mandalay railway, and to expand cooperation in mining and digital economy.

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Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit at a mutually convenient time.
In Beijing on June 17, 2026, China and Myanmar issued a joint statement reaffirming mutual support, welcoming Myanmar’s general election and pledging peace, stability and development.
Both governments pledged to advance the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor, including the Kyaukpyu port and Muse-Mandalay railway, and to expand cooperation in mining and digital economy.