Meth pills in Myanmar are known as ‘ya ba’ or madness medicine. Photo: AFP
What does China’s Belt and Road have to do with Myanmar’s meth problem?
- China is key to arresting a surge in methamphetamine production that has seen Myanmar become one of world’s largest suppliers, claims new report
- Chemicals used in making the drug are pouring over border, while separatist groups are exploiting China’s infrastructure plans for the region, it says
Meth pills in Myanmar are known as ‘ya ba’ or madness medicine. Photo: AFP


