Reported by AFP, Reuters, and Irrawaddy websites,On the early morning of October 27th, fighting broke out between the Myanmar military and ethnic armed groups in multiple northern parts of the country.

MyanmarMultiple areas in northern Shan State, including Lashio, Deni, Guigai, Damoni, South Africa, Mujie, Nankan, Theran, Kunlong, Huoban, Qingshuihe, and Laojie, were simultaneously armedorganizationAttack. This timeassaultIt is caused byThe "Myanmar Kokang National Democratic Alliance Army" and other local warlords led the operation, claiming to be aimed at cracking down on local fraud groups.

The background of the Kokang National Democratic Alliance Army is quite unique, and this military force is led by Peng Jiasheng, who has Chinese ancestry. However, last year, Peng JiashengHe passed away in February and is currently succeeded by his son Peng Deren. The members of this local anti Japanese army are mainly Chinese from the border between China and Myanmar, with Chinese as the main language.

The army also announced to the public:This is an action to end the military dictatorship, help the people get out of the sea of suffering as soon as possible, and establish a coalition regime that truly respects national autonomy.

After the outbreak of the first wave of conflict, there wereMore than 10 pro government military and police officers have died,Even affecting Wanding Town, Ruili City, Dehong Prefecture, Yunnan Province, nearby residents' homes have also sufferedreachThe shells were shelling, but fortunately there was no one inside at that time.

Myanmar can be said to be the country with the longest lasting civil war in the world since World War II. MyanmarIn 1948, it broke away from British colonial rule and established its own country. However, the conflict between ethnic minorities and the central government dominated by the Burmese ethnic group was deeply rooted and irreconcilable. There were always dozens of ethnic and local armed organizations and the Burmese National Defense Force fighting continuously. The armed conflict within its borders had lasted for 75 years, and the people suffered from war and chaos, resulting in stagnation in national construction and development.

sinceSince the Myanmar military launched a coup in 2021, there have been multiple outbreaks of armed conflicts between the military and local ethnic groups in the country.this timeconflict,exceptMyanmar Kokang National Democratic Alliance ArmyIn addition, it is also related toDe Ang National Liberation Army and Ruokai ArmyAboutThissomeEthnic minority local armed organizations can at least convene15000 soldiers,Known asThe Three Brothers Alliance.

In early 2016, the Myanmar militaryonceThe response from the three ethnic armed groups to demand the surrender of these three organizations isAround the end of 2016, a joint offensive was launched in Menggu, northern Shan State, suspending Myanmar's border trade with China through Mujie.

The Chinese Embassy in Myanmar reminds Chinese citizens, enterprises, and institutions in Myanmar to closely monitor the development of the situation in northern Myanmar, enhance risk awareness, strengthen security prevention, and avoid going to conflict areas. Chinese citizens in conflict areas should effectively avoid security risks.