Private forces pose public risks for China–Myanmar stability
“Senior Chinese diplomatic officials have consistently pressured Myanmar’s leadership to ensure the safety of Chinese investments and citizens. But the newly proposed joint venture security company has the potential to shift the status quo by incorporating armed personnel into existing, unarmed private security arrangements — a development that could provoke both diplomatic and local tensions.”
“Should disputes arise, this framework allows the Chinese government to maintain plausible deniability regarding direct involvement in Myanmar’s internal affairs. By presenting the forces as independent entities, China minimises perceptions of governmental influence, mitigating potential backlash.”
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