The Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) has firmly rejected the military council’s demand to withdraw their forces from territories under their control in northern Shan State. These areas include Naung Cho, Kyaukme, Hsipaw, Mogok, Momeik, Nam Sam, and Mantong townships. Through Chinese mediation, representatives from the military council met with a TNLA delegation led by Deputy Commander-in-Chief Tar Jot Ja on April 28 and 29 for negotiations.
During the talks, the military council demanded the complete withdrawal of Ta’ang forces from all areas, including Naung Cho, Kyaukme, Hsipaw, Mogok, Momeik, and the Palaung Self-Administered Zone comprising Nam San and Mantong townships. However, TNLA representatives rejected this demand, leading to a suspension of further discussions. The parties only managed to agree on holding another meeting in August. China’s intervention aims to establish stability in the border region and reopen trade routes. The military council has been asked to cease all airstrikes, artillery attacks, drone strikes, and offensive operations in the region.
Chinese Special Envoy Mr. Deng Xijun is making concentrated efforts to achieve a ceasefire agreement with the TNLA, similar to the arrangements made with the Kokang MNDAA forces. Despite China’s mediation efforts and calls for the military council to halt all forms of attacks, including aerial bombardment, artillery fire, drone strikes, and ground offensives, the TNLA maintains its position and refuses to withdraw from their controlled territories. The situation remains at an impasse, with both sides holding firm to their positions while agreeing to continue dialogue through Chinese-mediated channels in the coming months.
