China begins live-fire military drills near Myanmar border

Beijing urges Myanmar forces and armed groups to end fighting

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Chinese forces are practicing rapid deployment, precision strikes and more in a two-day live-fire drill near the Myanmar border. (China Defense Ministry)

YUKIO TAJIMA, Nikkei staff writer

BEIJING -- China began live-fire exercises near its border with Myanmar on Tuesday as it presses the country's military and armed ethnic groups to abide by a January truce brokered by Beijing.

Ground and air forces under the People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command are practicing rapid deployments, precision strikes and other operations over two days.

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