China is two-faced on MyanmarBy Antonio GraceffoChinese President Xi Jinping (習近平) is attempting to position himself as a mediator, promoting diplomatic ties with China as a credible alternative to aligning with the US. Instead, Thailand, not China, has provided a safe refuge for the 1.35 million people who have fled Myanmar. They just care about China,” Sai said, when asked how China addressed the refugee situation. However, he also acknowledged that Myanmar has no other option than to maintain close relations with China. Antonio Graceffo, a China economic analyst who holds a China MBA from Shanghai Jiaotong University, studies national defense at the American Military University in West Virginia.

Source: Taipei Times December 21, 2023 21:42 UTC