The People’s Republic of China and the Union of Myanmar
Joint Statement on Accelerating the Building of a China-Myanmar Community with a Shared Future

2026-06-17 Source: “Study in China” Learning Platform

BEIJING, June 17 (Xinhua) —

Joint Statement of the People’s Republic of China and the Union of Myanmar on Accelerating the Building of a China-Myanmar Community with a Shared Future

(June 17, 2026)

I. At the invitation of President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China, Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing paid a state visit to the People’s Republic of China from June 15 to 19, 2026.

During his visit, President Xi Jinping held talks with President Min Aung Hlaing. The two sides engaged in an in-depth exchange of views on consolidating the China–Myanmar “brotherly bond,” advancing all‑round strategic cooperation, and deepening the building of a China–Myanmar community with a shared future, reaching important consensus. Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress Zhao Leji also met separately with President Min Aung Hlaing.

II. Both sides emphasized that, since the establishment of diplomatic relations 76 years ago, China and Myanmar have remained sincere, mutually trusting, and supportive good neighbors, friends, and partners. Their friendship has grown ever stronger over time, and their cooperative ties are inseparable. They have consistently upheld the principles of equality and mutual benefit, and firmly supported each other in safeguarding their national sovereignty, security, and development interests. In the current context of profound changes in the international and regional landscape, both sides agreed to further promote the traditional China–Myanmar bond of kinship and friendship, steadfastly uphold the spirit of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, and, guided by the principles of equality, mutual benefit, mutual respect, and joint consultation, deepen practical cooperation across all fields. They will continue to advance the building of a China–Myanmar community with a shared future, so as to better deliver benefits to the peoples of both countries.

III. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to continuing to firmly support each other on issues concerning their respective core interests and major concerns.

China welcomes Myanmar’s holding of general elections and reaffirms its support for Myanmar’s efforts to achieve lasting peace, stability, and development.

China firmly supports Myanmar in pursuing a development path that suits its national conditions and enjoys the support of its people; it firmly supports Myanmar in safeguarding its national sovereignty, security, territorial integrity, and national dignity; and it firmly supports Myanmar in achieving national peace and stability, ethnic reconciliation, social harmony, and long-term peace and prosperity.

The Myanmar side reaffirmed its adherence to the one-China policy, recognizing that there is only one China in the world, that Taiwan is an inseparable part of Chinese territory, and that the Government of the People’s Republic of China is the sole legitimate government representing all of China. Myanmar opposes any form of “Taiwan independence,” will not engage in any official exchanges with Taiwan, firmly supports all efforts by the Chinese government to achieve national reunification, and underscores that the authority of United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 is beyond question. Myanmar also holds that issues related to Hong Kong, Xinjiang, and Tibet are China’s internal affairs, and it firmly supports China’s just position on these matters.

The Chinese side highly appreciates Myanmar’s long-standing and steadfast support for the one-China policy, as well as its support for China in firmly safeguarding its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national unity.

Both sides reaffirmed that neither country will permit its territory to be used for activities that undermine the other’s security interests.

IV. The Myanmar side highly commends President Xi Jinping’s vision of a community with a shared future for mankind, as well as the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, the Global Civilization Initiative, and the Global Governance Initiative. Myanmar believes these initiatives are conducive to safeguarding the common interests of all humanity and to advancing the cause of world peace and progress. Both sides agree to make every effort to implement the aforementioned vision and initiatives, to carry out cooperation across various fields, and to make positive contributions to promoting global peace, stability, and development and prosperity.

V. The two sides will jointly build a China–Myanmar community with a shared future characterized by political friendship and mutual trust, mutually beneficial development, coordinated and mutually reinforcing security, and cultural exchanges and mutual learning, upholding the principles of equality, reciprocity, and win-win cooperation. They agree to maintain exchanges at all levels, deepen the sharing of governance experience, and strengthen cooperation between the governments, legislative bodies, and local authorities of both countries.

Both sides attach great importance to, and are willing to, conclude a Belt and Road cooperation plan at an appropriate time. They agreed to advance the construction of the China–Myanmar Economic Corridor and to steadily push forward major corridor projects, including the Kyaukpyu Deepwater Port and the Muse–Mandalay Railway. These projects will be guided by the principles of mutual respect, mutually beneficial outcomes, commercial viability, and financial sustainability, and will be fully consistent with the laws and regulations of both countries as well as their respective national conditions. Both sides also agreed to continue leveraging the role of the China–Myanmar oil and gas pipelines, to prudently promote power grid interconnection, and to explore the establishment of an energy partnership that is economically and environmentally sustainable. The Chinese side reaffirmed its readiness to provide ongoing support in this regard, for which the Myanmar side expressed its gratitude.

Both sides agreed to continue deepening practical cooperation in areas such as minerals, the digital economy, and artificial intelligence, with a view to maximizing economic complementarity.

Both sides agreed to deepen cooperation in the agriculture, forestry, and animal husbandry sectors, streamline the quarantine and market access procedures for high-quality agricultural products, and explore the implementation of smart customs initiatives.

The two sides agreed to strengthen cooperation in education, culture and tourism, health, youth affairs, the media, and human resources training, thereby enhancing mutual understanding between the peoples of the two countries and contributing to the development of their respective economies and societies.

Both sides noted the steady growth of bilateral trade and agreed to further expand its scale and enhance its diversity. They also agreed to implement a direct settlement mechanism in RMB–MMK to facilitate trade, and to support strengthened trade and investment cooperation in areas of mutual interest, such as agricultural processing, oil, and energy.

The two sides will jointly ensure the proper construction and management of the Chinese Expeditionary Force memorial facilities in Myanmar.

China actively supports Myanmar’s post-earthquake reconstruction and, building on its previous emergency humanitarian assistance, stands ready to provide further support within its capabilities. The two sides will jointly advance landmark projects such as the reconstruction of the Aung San Stadium, deepen cooperation in disaster prevention and mitigation, health care, and community‑focused human resource development, and explore additional small‑but‑meaningful livelihood‑oriented aid initiatives.

The Myanmar side sincerely thanks the Chinese side for its continued support of Myanmar’s post-earthquake relief, recovery, and reconstruction efforts, as well as for its valuable contributions to Myanmar’s socio-economic development. Myanmar welcomes China’s ongoing assistance through mutually agreed development cooperation projects. Both sides agreed to deepen cooperation in the energy and power sectors, accelerate the implementation of infrastructure, public services, and capacity-building projects aligned with Myanmar’s development priorities, promote sustainable development, improve local livelihoods, and contribute to shared prosperity between the two countries.

The two sides will jointly explore ways to advance the implementation of the Global Security Initiative, uphold a vision of security that is common, comprehensive, cooperative, and sustainable, and work to establish a China–Myanmar security partnership. They will strengthen dialogue and practical cooperation in the security field and join forces to improve global security governance. Both sides support the establishment of an international alliance to combat telecom and cyber fraud, and will enhance bilateral and multilateral law enforcement and security cooperation to crack down on transnational crimes such as online gambling and cyber fraud, cross-border gambling, human trafficking, illegal immigration, drug production and trafficking, counterfeiting and smuggling, and financial fraud. The two sides will also step up efforts to safeguard the safety of citizens and institutions of the other country within their respective territories and reinforce security cooperation in the context of Belt and Road initiatives. Myanmar reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the security of Chinese projects operating in Myanmar.

China supports Myanmar in advancing its domestic peace and reconciliation process through political dialogue. Myanmar commends China for playing a positive and constructive role in this regard, particularly in facilitating peace talks in northern Myanmar. Both sides agreed to strengthen communication and coordination to safeguard peace and stability in the border areas of the two countries and to achieve shared development in these regions.

VI. Both sides will firmly uphold the international system centered on the United Nations, the international order based on international law, and the basic norms governing international relations grounded in the purposes and principles of the UN Charter. They will work to advance a world characterized by multipolarity that is equal and orderly, as well as an inclusive and universally beneficial economic globalization. They will oppose all forms of unilateralism and protectionism, reject the formation of exclusive “small circles” and the creation of bloc‑based confrontation, and resist any attempts to revive militarism that threaten regional peace and stability. They will resolutely safeguard the outcomes of World War II and the post‑war international order. Both sides emphasize the importance of maintaining regional peace, stability, and prosperity, advocate addressing international and regional challenges in a spirit of mutual respect and dialogue and cooperation, and stress the need to prevent the escalation of conflicts among nations.

China commends Myanmar’s accession to the Group of Friends of the Global Development Initiative, and both sides stand ready to deepen cooperation under the framework of the Global Development Initiative to accelerate the implementation of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. China also welcomes Myanmar’s membership in the Group of Friends of Global Governance and the International Mediation Institute.

Both sides call for the practice of genuine multilateralism, the promotion of democracy in international relations, the joint safeguarding of international equity and justice, and the advancement of a more just and equitable global governance system.

The Myanmar side welcomes China’s initiative to establish the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence, ensuring that AI develops in a beneficial and inclusive manner. The Chinese side welcomes Myanmar’s active consideration of joining the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence, with a view to jointly advancing global AI governance and international cooperation.

Both sides advocate conducting exchanges and cooperation on human rights issues on the basis of equality and mutual respect, firmly oppose the politicization, instrumentalization, and double standards in addressing human rights, and resolutely reject the use of human rights as a pretext to interfere in the internal affairs of other countries.

VII. Both sides agree to strengthen China-ASEAN cooperation, work together to build a “community with a shared future” characterized by peace, security, prosperity, beauty, and friendship, and commit to advancing higher‑level regional economic integration and forging an even closer China-ASEAN community with a shared future. The two countries reaffirm their commitment to promoting peace, stability, prosperity, and sustainable development in the region, advancing regional economic integration, narrowing development gaps, and building an open and inclusive regional architecture.

The two sides agreed to strengthen Lancang–Mekong cooperation, support the successful hosting of the Fifth Lancang–Mekong Cooperation Leaders’ Meeting, and work together to establish a framework for “Lancang–Mekong Cooperation 2.0,” thereby advancing the building of a community with a shared future among Lancang–Mekong countries that is oriented toward peace and prosperity.

The two sides agreed to strengthen mutual support and cooperation on multilateral platforms, including the United Nations, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, ASEAN, the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation, and the Ayeyarwady–Chao Phraya–Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy Mechanism.

China supports Myanmar’s full, equal, and constructive participation in ASEAN and United Nations mechanisms and processes, and upholds Myanmar’s legitimate rights and interests.

VIII. The two sides signed multiple cooperation agreements covering such fields as transportation, science and technology, intellectual property, human resource development, public health, and the media.

9. President Min Aung Hlaing expressed his heartfelt gratitude to President Xi Jinping, the Chinese government, and the Chinese people for the warm and friendly reception extended to the Myanmar delegation, and invited President Xi Jinping to visit Myanmar at a mutually convenient time.

Editor-in-charge: Yang Xiaodong