Myanmar junta escalates offensive to reclaim Chinese-backed project zones
The military's push to retake areas around China's port and pipeline investments raises stakes for Beijing's regional strategy and the junta's survival.

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The military's push to retake areas around China's port and pipeline investments raises stakes for Beijing's regional strategy and the junta's survival.
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