In this era of peace, China's tranquility was shattered by the conflict in neighboring Myanmar. It is not the first time that there has been a lot of fighting in Myanmar, and artillery shells have actually landed on Chinese territory.
China's southeastern border experienced an accident when a Burmese artillery shell accidentally landed into Chinese territory, causing casualties. The incident has caused great concern, and the Burmese government has sent its national leader and foreign minister, U Win Na Maung Lwin, to China in person to apologize, promising to strengthen internal management to prevent the recurrence of such incidents.
The good times don't last long, and such promises are just a piece of paper. In recent years, the civil war in Myanmar has not eased, but has become more complicated by the involvement of many forces. In particular, last year, the Kokang Allied Forces launched a raid on the wire fraud groups in northern Myanmar, which directly led to the instability in northern Myanmar.
Behind the wire fraud syndicate is the backing of the Burmese military junta. The Kokang Allied offensive was fierce, and the fighting quickly reached a stalemate due to stubborn resistance from the Northern Burmese Wire Fraud Group and external support from Russia. Russia has complicated the situation by intervening in defiance of China's interests and in support of the Northern Myanmar Wire Fraud Group.
The conflict did not end quickly and turned into a protracted war. As the fighting spread, some shells inevitably landed on Chinese territory.
Faced with the fact that the shells fell into its territory, China did not immediately respond with strong measures, expressing serious concern through diplomatic channels. The Chinese Foreign Ministry issued a stern warning, demanding that all parties to the conflict in northern Myanmar immediately cease fire and take measures to avoid jeopardizing the tranquility of the China-Myanmar border.
This treatment is different from eight years ago. In the face of Myanmar's apologies and promises, China chose to trust the goodwill of its neighbors. This time it appeared to be calm, but in fact China has stepped up surveillance and defenses in the border areas to ensure that there will be no more large-scale conflicts in China.
Behind this calmness is the enhancement of China's comprehensive national strength and its deep understanding of the international situation. China understands that in such a complex international and regional environment, an overreaction could lead to greater conflict, which is detrimental to long-term regional stability.
Choosing to deal with it diplomatically, while being fully prepared and protected at the military and security levels, is the best response to the current situation.
As a rising global power, China prefers to resolve international disputes through peaceful and diplomatic means, as is evident in its handling of the border conflict with Myanmar. In this way, China can protect its national security and border tranquility, and it can also project itself as a responsible power to the world.
The border incident has attracted some social attention, and the Chinese government and military's prudent response has ensured that the incident does not escalate into a larger conflict. This calm and restrained attitude is very important in the current international political environment, and it is an effective response to the maintenance of internal stability and external challenges.
In this border conflict, China's calmness is a precaution against external destabilizing factors and an adjustment of internal power allocation. While ensuring border security, China is also quietly preparing for and responding to more complex international situations that may arise.
China's handling strategy has been controversial at home and abroad, but on the whole, this prudent policy choice has ensured the country's long-term interests and regional peace and stability. The handling of this border incident shows China's maturity and prudence as a major country in dealing with international emergencies.