Myanmar's shadow government courts China with policy paper

National Unity Government supports 'One China' principle, boosting investment

Leaders of China and Myanmar meet in Beijing in April 2017. The two countries had moved closer during the period of civilian rule in Myanmar, before the February 2021 military takeover. © Reuters

Nikkei staff writers

January 3, 2024 03:01 JST

BANGKOK/YANGON -- Myanmar's shadow government has said it is ready to work with China on a range of issues, such as promoting direct investment in Myanmar and combatting cross-border crime.

The foreign ministry of the National Unity Government (NUG) released a 10-point "Position on China" on Monday. The document included support for the "One China" principle, which states that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China.