Myanmar is going to the polls. But it’s not the people who hold the power – it’s China

December 28, 2025

As the military pushes ahead with a widely condemned election, Beijing’s priorities are proving decisive

Myanmar’s first election since the 2021 coup: everything you need to know

Myanmar’s military has managed to regain momentum in its battle against a determined patchwork of opposition groups, retaking some territory, and pushing ahead with a widely condemned election that begins on Sunday.

It is a turnaround for the military, which had appeared so beleaguered that some dared to question if it could collapse.

Source: www.theguardian.com

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