China has long been a crucial actor in Myanmar, with bilateral relations greatly influenced by economic interconnectivity projects and a 2,185-kilometer shared border. As resistance to the junta which took power in February 2021 grows, especially in the wake of resistance offensive Operation 1027, China has already proven its actions will be consequential in determining the course of Myanmar’s future by brokering a ceasefire. To highlight such developments in China’s relations with Myanmar, the Stimson Center has developed a database of critical events, Chinese government statements, and major bilateral interactions.
