Shona Loong

Moe Thuzar, a senior fellow at the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, and Shona Loong, a political geography expert at the University of Zurich, dive into China’s intricate role in Myanmar amidst ongoing civil strife. They discuss China's strategic interests, from energy needs to infrastructure investments tied to the Belt and Road Initiative. The conversation uncovers China's ambivalent support for different factions in the conflict and how issues like cybercrime and regional security complicate its involvement, revealing a complex web of interests and challenges.