China has brokered another ceasefire in Myanmar’s Civil War

Myanmar’s junta and the MNDAA agreed to a China-brokered ceasefire on January 18, 2024, in Kunming, focusing on border trade and security. China pressured rebels economically by sealing borders, while the junta battles multiple armed groups. Experts believe Beijing’s influence could sustain the truce, but deep-rooted distrust and Myanmar’s history of conflict raise doubts about lasting peace.