A Weibo picture posted by the “Northern Myanmar Military Academy” purportedly of soldiers from the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army. Photo: SCMP Pictures A Weibo picture posted by the “Northern Myanmar Military Academy” purportedly of soldiers from the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army. Photo: SCMP Pictures
A Weibo picture posted by the “Northern Myanmar Military Academy” purportedly of soldiers from the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army. Photo: SCMP Pictures
China /  Diplomacy

China turns blind eye to mainland supporters of ethnic Chinese rebels fighting in Myanmar

Backers of insurgents raise cash for the group online and collect supplies in China, some of which go to fighters

Topic |   Myanmar’s changing ties with China
Viola Zhou
Viola Zhou

Updated: 2:54pm, 20 Jul, 2018

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A Weibo picture posted by the “Northern Myanmar Military Academy” purportedly of soldiers from the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army. Photo: SCMP Pictures A Weibo picture posted by the “Northern Myanmar Military Academy” purportedly of soldiers from the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army. Photo: SCMP Pictures
A Weibo picture posted by the “Northern Myanmar Military Academy” purportedly of soldiers from the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army. Photo: SCMP Pictures
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