China Brokers Ceasefire Between Myanmar Military, Rebel Groups

What’s new: China has helped broker a ceasefire in Myanmar between the military and several armed rebel groups, the Chinese foreign ministry said, after renewed clashes broke out in late October in the northern region that borders China.

Beijing’s efforts led to peace talks held in China between Myanmar’s ruling junta and the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army, the Ta’ang National Liberation Army and the Arakan Army, foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Thursday, answering a question raised after a regular press briefing.