Myanmar's New President Meets Wang Yi, Pledges Increased Crackdown on Telecom Fraud

(Taipei, 27th, Central News Agency) Min Aung Hlaing, who became Myanmar's new president this year after leading a coup five years ago, met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. He stated that Myanmar would continue to crack down on online gambling and telecom fraud, while Wang Yi pledged to continue speaking out for Myanmar on multilateral platforms. According to the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the meeting took place on the 25th in Naypyidaw. Min Aung Hlaing thanked Xi Jinping for supporting Myanmar's economic development and post-earthquake reconstruction, reiterating Myanmar's commitment to the 'One China' principle. He promised that Myanmar would never allow any actions harmful to China's interests on its soil. Wang Yi expressed three 'Firm Supports' for Myanmar: supporting a development path suited to its national conditions, maintaining sovereignty and territorial integrity, and achieving national peace. He also emphasized cooperation to 'thoroughly eradicate the cancer' of online gambling and telecom fraud. During the visit, both sides witnessed the exchange of documents for humanitarian housing and a memorandum of understanding on space cooperation. In 2025, over 7,600 suspects were deported to China, and major illegal structures in the KK Park have reportedly been demolished. Min Aung Hlaing rose to the presidency in April after a controversial parliamentary election following the 2021 coup.