REUTERS/Soe Zeya/File PhotoFILE PHOTO: Myanmar's army chief General Min Aung Hlaing inspects troops during a parade to mark the 67th anniversary of Armed Forces Day in Myanmar's capital Naypyitaw Mar 27, 2012. REUTERS/Soe Zeya/File PhotoChina's Premier Li Qiang expressed support for Myanmar's political reconciliation and 2025 election plans in a meeting with Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing on Wednesday, according to state media outlets. According to Myanmar's state media on Thursday, Li pledged China's support for Myanmar's election and voiced appreciation for the military government's efforts to seek dialogue to end armed conflicts via political means. It quoted Min Aung Hlaing saying that for Myanmar's rebel alliances to participate in dialogue, they need to present clear and specific actions for peace. Myanmar's shadow National Unity Government (NUG) this week expressed concern that China's invitation to the junta chief could create misunderstandings between the people of Myanmar and China.
