Myanmar anti-military factions need to be strategic with China, experts say

WASHINGTON —  Analysts say that rising anti-China sentiment in Myanmar reflects widespread frustration with Beijing’s perceived support for the country’s military junta in the conflict-torn Southeast Asian nation. Since the Myanmar military seized power in February 2021, critics have accused Beijing of backing the junta to safeguard its Belt and Road Initiative projects and maintain regional stability. Public distrust of China also stems from its long-standing ties with Myanmar’s military, according to analysts and activists. “There’s a widespread perception that China is stalling progress in the anti-coup revolution,” said Lin Htet, a Myanmar activist who fled the country after the

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