Kachin Independence Army (KIA)

Myanmar’s Kachin State: The new geopolitical flashpoint in China’s backyard

The timing could hardly be worse for China. Beijing has spent billions building oil and gas pipelines from Myanmar’s ports to mitigate the risk of shipping through the Malacca Strait.

September 21, 2025
September 21, 2025

Myanmar’s Kachin State: The new geopolitical flashpoint in China’s backyard

The timing could hardly be worse for China. Beijing has spent billions building oil and gas pipelines from Myanmar’s ports to mitigate the risk of shipping through the Malacca Strait.