The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson has issued a statement regarding Myanmar’s political situation, revealing that Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged Myanmar military council leader Min Aung Hlaing to proceed with great caution and vision in political matters. This statement reflects China’s growing concern over the ongoing conflicts and political instability in Myanmar. The diplomatic communication comes at a crucial time when the country continues to face significant challenges in achieving political stability and peace.
As revolutionary forces continue their offensive operations in the Bago Region, the military council has issued a directive in all townships within Thayarwaddy District, stating they will shoot at motorcycles carrying two male passengers, citing security reasons. This order significantly impacts the daily mobility of local civilians and represents a direct threat to civilian safety. The military council’s announcement through their administrative sources demonstrates the increasing restrictions being placed on civilian movement in areas where revolutionary forces have been making strategic advances.
In Tanintharyi Region, a coordinated attack by revolutionary alliance forces on the Palaw Township Police Station resulted in the death of one Police Lieutenant and one police officer, while six other police personnel sustained injuries. This engagement demonstrates the increasing military capabilities of revolutionary forces and indicates the weakening control of the military council in the Tanintharyi Region. The successful operation by revolutionary forces highlights the expanding scope of resistance activities across different regions of Myanmar and the growing challenges faced by military council forces in maintaining their territorial control.
