Wang Yi backs Myanmar’s push for reconciliation and renewed economic development

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has voiced support for Myanmar’s efforts to pursue political reconciliation, maintain stability and revive economic development, according to remarks reported after his meeting with Myanmar minister U Aung Kyaw Hoe in Beijing on November 3. Wang Yi, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said China supported the new Myanmar government’s stated priorities of improving livelihoods and advancing development. He described the two countries as close neighbours with a longstanding relationship and said Beijing was prepared to deepen cooperation with Myanmar. The meeting took place while U Aung Kyaw Hoe was in China for the 11th Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. Wang referred to talks between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing during the latter’s June state visit to China, saying the two sides had agreed to accelerate work on a shared-future partnership. Wang also called for progress on projects under the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor and stronger cooperation in energy and natural resources. He urged the two countries to balance development and security, and called for intensified action against online gambling and scams. He further stressed the need to prevent complex incidents from recurring in Myawady Township and to protect Chinese nationals, organizations and projects in Myanmar. In response, U Aung Kyaw Hoe reaffirmed Myanmar’s commitment to the One-China policy and the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence. He said the two countries should work together to advance corridor projects and strengthen bilateral ties, and thanked China for assistance with recovery and reconstruction after Myanmar’s earthquake. The statements present Beijing’s support as part of a broader effort to expand cooperation with Myanmar. The source described the meeting and the officials’ positions but did not provide further details about specific project timelines or the measures proposed to address the security concerns.