Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Daily Stories from The Irrawaddy for 04/22/2026

The Irrawaddy — China Launches Diplomatic Offensive to Support New Myanmar Regime
 
The Irrawaddy

DAILY BRIEFING

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

 

Thurein Lynn

China Launches Diplomatic Offensive to Support New Myanmar Regime

Chinese delegates stream into Naypyitaw as junta chief-turned president Min Aung Hlaing invites a so-called $500-billion investment push.

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Bo Kyi

Legitimacy Cannot Be Achieved with Empty Gestures

The phony release of some political prisoners by the military regime only brings home that Myanmar is further than ever from true democracy, says former student leader Bo Kyi.

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The Irrawaddy

Will Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Be Released Too?

This week, our editors discuss the military regime’s release of President U Win Myint, the possibility of more prisoner releases to come, and who was behind it all.

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The Irrawaddy

Regime Appoints New Air Force Chief as Airstrikes Intensify

Gen. Tun Win takes over as air chief as the military steps up bombing raids nationwide, despite fuel shortages and mounting civilian casualties.

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