"Escalating Clashes in Myanmar Threaten Thousands Near China Border"

Thousands of people have been displaced and some have crossed into China after armed groups fighting for autonomy launched coordinated attacks on Myanmar's junta seeking control of towns. China's public security minister held talks with the junta on establishing peace along their shared border. The armed groups, including the Ta'ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), the Arakan Army (AA), and the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA), have seized military posts and key roads. The United Nations estimates that over 6,200 people have been displaced, with 600 fleeing across the Chinese border. China, a top ally and arms supplier of the junta, has refused to label the power grab a coup and has provided support to the groups controlling the border areas.