The vote in Myanmar, widely seen as a sham, is a bid for legitimacy by the military government. It is also a way for Beijing to exert its influence there.

As Myanmar approaches a pivotal election, the political landscape is fraught with opposition to the ruling junta. China is supporting the electoral process, branding it as essential for stability and valid governance, with an eye on resuming billions in infrastructure funding.

As Myanmar approaches a pivotal election, the political landscape is fraught with opposition to the ruling junta. China is supporting the electoral process, branding it as essential for stability and valid governance, with an eye on resuming billions in infrastructure funding.

As Myanmar approaches a pivotal election, the political landscape is fraught with opposition to the ruling junta. China is supporting the electoral process, branding it as essential for stability and valid governance, with an eye on resuming billions in infrastructure funding.

The vote in Myanmar, widely seen as a sham, is a bid for legitimacy by the military government. It is also a way for Beijing to exert its influence there.