YANGON, May 26, 2026 — Prioritizing post-earthquake recovery, China is set to strengthen bilateral cooperation with Myanmar across new and emerging sectors, including electricity, oil and gas, trade, and investment, according to Ms. Ma Jia, the Chinese Ambassador to Myanmar.

Ambassador Ma delivered these remarks today during the Q2 2026 China-Myanmar Media Meetup, held at the Wyndham Grand Yangon Hotel.

"Investment and financial cooperation primarily cover infrastructure development and the manufacturing sector," the ambassador stated. "These initiatives will help Myanmar effectively overcome developmental bottlenecks, such as funding shortages, lagging infrastructure, and inadequate human resources."

During her address, the ambassador firmly pushed back against negative geopolitical narratives.

"This will absolutely not become a 'debt trap'—a fabricated concept designed to deliberately tarnish China's image," Ma pledged. "We will implement more people-centric projects and deliver greater benefits to the public through mutually beneficial cooperation between China and Myanmar."

Additionally, the ambassador urged all parties to intensify their efforts to bridge the gap in mutual understanding between the citizens of both nations. She attributed the current lack of deep mutual comprehension to various factors, including the inaccurate flow and dissemination of information.

The meetup served as a platform for an open and transparent dialogue, allowing attending experts from both Myanmar and China, media representatives, and delegates from Chinese enterprises operating in Myanmar to freely exchange their individual perspectives.