China Brokers Ceasefire Between Myanmar's Military and Ethnic Militias

The agreement follows a series of meetings in Kunming, but the durability of the truce remains uncertain.

China has brokered a ceasefire between Myanmar's military junta and a coalition of ethnic militias, known as the Three Brotherhood Alliance, in a bid to end ongoing conflict in northern Myanmar.
The ceasefire agreement was reached after a series of meetings in Kunming, China, and both sides have agreed to disengage military personnel and resolve disputes through peaceful negotiations.
The Three Brotherhood Alliance, which has been fighting against the military government since October, has made significant territorial gains, including the control of Laukkai, a key commercial town on the Chinese border.
China's involvement in the peace talks is driven by concerns over the safety of its citizens in northern Myanmar, potential disruptions to border trade, and the risk to its substantial infrastructure investment in Myanmar.
Despite the ceasefire agreement, the durability of the truce remains uncertain as previous China-brokered talks in December resulted in a truce that lasted only a few days.