November 21, 2016

"A month after the one-year anniversary of the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement in Myanmar, the fragile peace in the country was broken abruptly by the outbreak of armed clashes in Northern Myanmar on Sunday,turning the border area between Myanmar and China into a battle field. Stray bullets were seen falling into China and a growing number of Myanmese refugees are flooding into Chinese territory.

Analysts believe that this is only the beginning and there will be fiercer fights to come. A statement released by the Chinese Embassy in Myanmar noted that 'the local Chinese government has taken in those who have crossed the border and sent those injured to hospitals for medical treatment' out of humanitarian considerations. China's Defense Ministry also stated the 'Chinese army is on high alert and will take the necessary measures to safeguard the country's sovereignty and safety.'"

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