Daily Stories from The Irrawaddy for 05/13/2026

The Irrawaddy — Myanmar’s 100-Day Blockade of Chinese Imports Sparks Fresh Chaos

DAILY BRIEFING Wednesday, May 13, 2026 News Opinion Burmese Donate The Irrawaddy Myanmar’s 100-Day Blockade of Chinese Imports Sparks Fresh Chaos Traders report shortages and surging prices as new regime tightens import crackdown in northern Shan State. Continue Reading Thet Htar Maung Why Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Is an ‘Old Friend’ of China’s China’s official declaration that it is concerned for the democratic leader’s well-being will make it more difficult for the ruling generals to move against her with impunity, says Thet Htar Maung. Continue Reading The Irrawaddy Will ASEAN’s Envoy Meet Daw Aung San Suu Kyi? This week our editors discuss ASEAN’s and the world’s reaction to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s transfer to a purpose-built secure house where she is to serve out the rest of her sentence. 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