Myanmar junta concern over possible China incursion

Beijing has urged its neighbour to safeguard China-backed assets in Southeast Asian nation

Under construction: the onshore Myanmar section of the gas pipeline that today delivers gas produced offshore the Southeast Asian nation to neighbouring China
Under construction: the onshore Myanmar section of the gas pipeline that today delivers gas produced offshore the Southeast Asian nation to neighbouring ChinaPhoto: REUTERS/SCANPIX
Published 11 March 2022, 00:01Updated 11 March 2022, 00:01