China’s Wang Yi Discusses Reopening Border Trade With Myanmar

China and Myanmar discussed the resumption of border trade and cooperation in energy and mining during a visit to Naypyidaw on Saturday by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, according to a statement by the office of Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing.

“We believe Myanmar will become a country with long-term development under your leadership,” Wang was quoted as saying in the statement, after a meeting with the 69-year-old former military chief. The two sides also discussed improving cooperation in agriculture and technology, and in cracking down on online scams.