Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi. File

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“China is ​willing to work with ‌Myanmar to maintain ​peace and ⁠tranquility in their border region,” Foreign Minister ‌Wang Yi told his ‌Myanmar counterpart Tin ‌Maung ⁠Swe in ⁠Beijing on Friday (June 5, 2026).Mr. Wang said Beijing hoped Myanmar ​would ‌ensure the safety of Chinese personnel and institutions, according ‌to a Chinese Foreign Ministry readout, as China ⁠seeks to protect its interests in the ‌neighbouring nation where border fighting and online scam operations have raised concerns. China ‌is willing to ​deepen strategic cooperation with Myanmar and ⁠advance their "community with ⁠a shared future", Mr. Wang said. Published - June 05, 2026 02:43 pm IST