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Fighting in northern Myanmar has resumed, with fierce exchanges between the Kokang Allied and Burmese forces. According to reports, the Burmese army dispatched 120 armored vehicles and military vehicles in an attempt to open the battlefield, but was ambushed by the Kokang Allied forces. Several armored vehicles were destroyed, and the soldiers of the ambush team spoke Chinese. What's the story behind this battle? What was the goal of the Kokang Alliance? How will the Burmese army respond?
1. The causes of the war in northern Burma
Northern Myanmar is the largest ethnic minority area in Myanmar, with many ethnic groups such as Wa, Kokang, Jingpo, and Kachin. These ethnic groups have long been oppressed and discriminated against by the Burmese government, so they have developed their own armed forces to confront the Burmese army. The most powerful of these is the Kokang Allied Army, which consists of the Kokang National Liberation Army, the Kokang Democratic Alliance Army and the Kokang Democratic Forces, with about 5,000 soldiers and some light weapons.
The main appeal of the Kokang Alliance was to establish an autonomous Kokang state that would protect the interests and culture of the Kokang people. However, Burmese officials were reluctant to accept this demand and instead tried to crush the Kokang Allied Forces by force. Since 2009, the Myanmar army has launched numerous attacks on the Kokang region, resulting in the displacement of thousands of civilians and a serious humanitarian crisis.
In addition, there is a serious social problem in northern Myanmar, which is telecom fraud and gambling. Due to the chaotic laws, weak public security, convenient communications, and large population mobility in northern Myanmar, some lawbreakers have set up a large number of wire fraud parks and casinos here, using the telephone or the Internet to defraud or gamble against people in Chinese mainland. It is estimated that billions of dollars flow from China into northern Myanmar every year, causing huge losses to Chinese society.
Behind the blackmail parks and casinos are the four major families in northern Myanmar: the Bai, Wei, Liu, and Ming. All four families were of the Kokang ethnic group and had strong economic and political influence in the region. They have reached a tacit agreement with the Burmese authorities in exchange for their indulgence by providing tax revenue and armed support. They also have their own private armed forces and are hostile to the Kokang Alliance.
2. New changes in the war in northern Burma
Since October this year, the war in northern Myanmar has undergone new changes. The first is that Chinese officials have cracked down on wire fraud parks and casinos. The Chinese police, together with the Myanmar police, launched large-scale arrests in Wa State, Xiaomengla and other places, smashed a number of wire fraud parks and casinos, arrested thousands of people involved in the case, and cut off their criminal chains. This action dealt a blow to the economic interests of the four major families and also weakened their armed forces.
This was followed by a counteroffensive by the Kokang Alliance. Taking advantage of the blows to the four great families, the Kokang Alliance launched a surprise attack on their strongholds, seizing several important towns and bridges, and cutting off the Burmese army's supply lines.
The Kokang Allied Forces also announced three major goals: to defeat the local oppressive apparatus, establish the Kokang Autonomous Region, and eradicate the telemarketing zone. The Kokang Allied Army said it would work with Chinese officials to rid the country of criminal activity and restore social order in northern Myanmar.
In the end, it was the Burmese army that fought back. Upon learning of the Kokang Allied Army's offensive, the Burmese army immediately mobilized a large number of troops and equipment in an attempt to regain lost territory. The Myanmar army dispatched 120 armoured vehicles and military vehicles to advance from the south to the north. The Burmese Air Force also dispatched Su-30 fighters and Mi-24 helicopter gunships to bomb the positions of the Kokang Allied Army. The Burmese army claims that it will do whatever it takes to eliminate the militants of the Kokang Allied Army.
III. The Future of the War in Northern Burma
The war in northern Myanmar has entered a white-hot phase, and fierce exchanges of fire are being waged on both sides. In the vicinity of Chin Shwe Hao commune, Kokang Allied forces reportedly ambushed a mechanized infantry unit of the Burmese army, destroying several armored vehicles and causing dozens of casualties.
In the video released by the Kokang Alliance, you can see that the ambush soldiers all speak Chinese, and they are real Kokang soldiers. The battle showed the bravery and tenacity of the Kokang allies, as well as their blood and cultural ties with the Chinese people.
In fact, the Kokang people are Han Chinese, they are descendants of Li Dingguo, the king of Jin in the last years of the Ming Dynasty, who belonged to China for a long time in ancient times and were only seized by the British in modern times. In Wa State, in Kokang, most people speak Mandarin. They use the teaching materials of the People's Education Publishing House, the renminbi and the telephone cards of China's three major telecommunications companies, and even broadcast television news in Chinese.
The battle also showed the strength and brutality of the Burmese army, as well as their antagonism and contradictions with the Chinese authorities. The Burmese army, which has advanced weapons and equipment, has not hesitated to use violence and terror against ethnic minorities in northern Myanmar. Burmese officials are also reluctant to accept China's suggestions and mediation, and insist on resolving the issue by force. Burmese officials have also repeatedly accused China of supporting the Kokang Allied Forces and threatened tougher measures.
The battle also shows China's concern and concern, as well as their ties and influence with the northern Myanmar region. Chinese officials have been following the development of the war in northern Myanmar and calling on the Burmese government and the Kokang allies to stop the violence and restore peace. The mainland has also provided humanitarian assistance, received a large number of refugees, and maintained stability on the border.
In addition, Chinese officials have cracked down on wire fraud parks and casinos, protecting the interests of the Chinese people and supporting the just demands of the Kokang Alliance. The Chinese government has a strong economic and cultural influence in northern Myanmar and is an important partner and friend of northern Myanmar.
epilogue
The war in northern Myanmar is a war with no winners, only victims. We hope that this war will end as soon as possible and that peace and prosperity will be restored to northern Myanmar. We also hope that the Myanmar authorities will recognize their mistakes and engage in dialogue and negotiations with the Kokang Allied Forces to achieve genuine national reconciliation. We hope that China will continue to play its role in providing more help and support to northern Myanmar and promoting friendship and cooperation between China and Myanmar.
Finally, we would like to express our deepest respect and blessings to the Kokang Allied Army. What are your thoughts on this fight? What do you expect from China and Myanmar? You are welcome to leave a message in the comment area to share your views.