Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Daily Stories from The Irrawaddy for 10/28/2026

The Irrawaddy — China’s Monroe Doctrine and Its Strategic Blunder in Myanmar
 
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Wednesday, October 28, 2026

 

Than N. Oo

China’s Monroe Doctrine and Its Strategic Blunder in Myanmar

Beijing is jeopardizing its strategic interests in Myanmar by backing an increasingly unreliable military regime rather than engaging with democratic forces.

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Lin Thurein Kyaw

Nationalist Regime Supporters Turn Against China Over Northern Shan

Long-simmering resentment is boiling over among the pro-military crowd, with even regime-backed lawmakers getting drawn into arguments over Chinese overreach in the borderlands.

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Myo Pyae

Resistance Forces Inflict Heavy Losses on Regime Troops in Indaw

Resistance sources report dozens of regime troops killed and more than 20 captured or surrendered after ambushes in Sagaing Region.

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