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MNDAA has warned residents in its controlled territories of Northern Shan State that any actions detrimental to Chinese interests will result in serious consequences.

MNDAA has permitted Chinese citizens to enter, reside, and operate businesses without any approval from the Myanmar government. A local resident stated that the MNDAA’s threats are specifically aimed at those who oppose or attempt to sabotage these Chinese economic interests.

Town entrance signs, shop signboards, and local currency are being replaced with Chinese language and currency.

The official Myanmar National Registration Card (NRC) is reportedly becoming obsolete in these areas, leaving locals feeling like foreigners in their own land.

Furthermore, China has extended its border fencing beyond the official boundary into Myanmar territory. Despite this being characterized as a territorial encroachment, there has been no response or pushback from the Myanmar government or the military.

By reducing the dependency on the narrow Malacca Strait, a major chokepoint that could be easily blocked during a global conflict, China is turning Myanmar into its strategic gateway to the Indian Ocean.

With the planned Kyaukphyu-Kunming railway set to restart construction this month (May 2026), Myanmar is no longer just a neighbor, it’s a vital pillar of China’s energy and resource security. Myanmar will be playing a vital role in the years to come when China enters a global conflict.

Did Operation 1027 by the Three Brotherhood Alliance backed by China, actually do enough in 2023 to clear out the scam centers in northern Myanmar, or not?