Daily Stories from The Irrawaddy for 04/22/2026

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

DAILY BRIEFING Wednesday, April 22, 2026 News Opinion Burmese Donate 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. Continue Reading 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. Continue Reading 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. Continue Reading 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. Continue Reading Support Press Freedom Independent journalism needs your support. Help us hold power to account. Donate Now Facebook · Twitter · Website © 2026 The Irrawaddy · Chiang Mai, Thailand Unsubscribe · Update preferences · Forward to a friend