| ID | 187974 |
| Title Proper | Sino-Myanmar Relations in the Aftermath of the February 2021 Coup in Naypyidaw |
| Other Title Information | Continuation and Change in China’s Myanmar Policy |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Tan, Er-Win ; Yoo, Hyun Chung |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article examines the realpolitik calculations behind China’s responses to General Min Aung Hlaing’s February 2021 coup d’etat in Myanmar. By seeking to play both sides of the unrest in Myanmar, Beijing hopes to ensure that it can count on a set of regional allies to serve China’s interests. By simultaneously strengthening friendly relations with the Tatmadaw regime and the ethnic minority communities and pro-reformist movements in the country, Beijing can maintain a façade of friendship with the junta, while concurrently strengthening Beijing’s influence over Myanmar’s internal political forces. This enables Beijing to signal that it would be unwise for the Tatmadaw to step out of line away from China’s interests. |
| `In' analytical Note | Asian Perspectives Vol. 46, No.4; Fall 2022: p.681-706 |
| Journal Source | Asian Perspectives Vol: 46 No 4 |
| Key Words | Sino-Myanmar Relations ; Myanmar February 2021 Military Coup ; China-Myanmar Border Relations ; China-Myanmar Economic Corridor ; String Of Pearls’ Strategy |