After a closer look at the latest statements by the Kokang Alliance, it is not difficult to see that their goal is not just to capture the Kokang corner.
Northern Myanmar is a land of mystery and history. It was once a vassal territory of the Qing Dynasty and a bridge of exchange between the people of China and Myanmar. However, the people of this land are often caught up in political strife and war.
The peculiarity of this small area, due to its geographical location, determines that it is difficult to become a large climate. Looking around, powerful warlords are like wolves, and even if they can be captured today, it will be difficult to maintain stability and prosperity tomorrow. Therefore, the goal of the first stage is to build base areas and then seek development.
In the latest statement, the Burmese junta has conceded defeat and will not only need to pay reparations, but must hand over Lashio and all areas above Kyaukmai to them. They subtly referred to "we", implying the establishment of a Chinese autonomous state. This idea put the land in the hands of the Chinese and achieved the goal of a united front.
Recently, the Kokang Alliance in northern Myanmar has spoken out again, and their demand for the establishment of a Chinese autonomous state is about to be heard.
Although the Allied forces are currently limited in numbers and land, this "Chinese autonomous state" will have great potential for development once realized.
Let's take a look at the map to visualize this scenario. Kokang is only a small area on the corner of Shan State, but it connects Mujie, Rolling, Kokang, Lashio, and Kyaukmai to almost the entire Northern Shan State.
This would create an important area of nearly one million people and tens of thousands of square kilometers, making it possible for the Allied forces or the Burmese Chinese (Han Chinese) to gain a stable foothold.
The idea of this Chinese autonomous state is not unfounded. The seven-ring flags of the Allied forces (Han, Shan, Kachin, De'ang, Wa, Burma, and others) are just right.
Historically, Shan State was once one of the places where the Chinese population lived, with a deep Chinese cultural heritage and a wide range of Chinese ethnic groups.
Historically, the Wa State was also subordinate to the Nanzhao Kingdom (Tang Dynasty) and the Dali Kingdom (Song Dynasty), and after the Ming and Qing dynasties, it was a fief of the Dai hereditary non-commissioned officers, controlled by the local Tusi.
After the outbreak of the Opium Wars, due to the intervention of the British, the eastern end of the illegal McMahon Line was drawn, and the ownership of this land began to change, and finally it was separated from the motherland.
For this reason, the people of Wa State also carried out fierce resistance, and even openly issued the "Letter to the Motherland Compatriots", but in the end it still became a foreign country. To this day, they are still being treated unfairly and persecutively by the Burmese government.
Now, if this vision can be realized, it will greatly satisfy the aspirations of the Kokang Alliance and inject new strength into Myanmar's stability and development.
Peng Jiasheng, a former Kokang leader in northern Burma, devoted his life to rebelling against the rule of the Burmese government and seeking independence from the Kokang region. His prestige once made the Burmese government helpless. However, the years are not forgiving, Peng Jiasheng's era has passed, and his son Peng Deren took over his banner.
Peng Deren, a young man with the same dreams as his father. He knew that if independence was not sought, the people of the Kokang region would be enslaved forever by the Burmese government.
However, he also understands that the people of the Kokang region cannot return to China, as this will lead to greater political strife. Therefore, he put forward the idea of establishing a Chinese autonomous state.
This idea is not unfounded. Kokang, Sister Mu, Rolling, Lashio, and Kyaukmai are connected to become Northern Shan State and will become an important player. Only in this way can the allied Chinese in Burma have a foothold!
This dream is not only for the people of the Kokang region, but also for a foothold among the Chinese in Myanmar.
Can this dream be realized? There is still a long way to go. But in any case, we must not forget the dedication and efforts of Peng Jiasheng and Peng Deren.
Things continue to evolve, and there are still many unknowns in this contest. The international situation is unpredictable, and the internal factional struggle is unpredictable... But one thing is certain:
The Kokang Alliance is writing its own version of Myanmar's future. They represent not only the dream of one person or one family, but also the dream of one ethnic group - autonomy, freedom, equality!
However, this scenario also faces a number of challenges and difficulties:
First, how to ensure the stability and prosperity of this Chinese autonomous state is a big issue.
Secondly, this idea involves the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Myanmar and needs to be recognized and supported by the international community.
Third, this idea also needs to resolve various contradictions and problems within Shan State in order to truly realize the goal of the united front.