Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, April 22 (Cao Jiayue, Zhang Ao Zhongtian) Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun introduced at a regular press conference on the 22nd that China actively assisted Myanmar to advance the peace process in northern Myanmar in accordance with the wishes and demands of relevant parties in Myanmar.

  A reporter asked: It is understood that the Wukokang Allied Forces, a civilian in northern Myanmar, withdrew from the Lashio city area of ​​Shan State in Myanmar earlier today and handed over the local control to the Myanmar army. It is reported that the replacement of defense in Lashio urban area was facilitated by China's mediation, and China recently sent a ceasefire supervision team to Lashio to carry out work. Is the above true? Does this mean that China's commitment to not interfere in Myanmar's internal affairs has expired?

  "China and Myanmar are traditional friendly neighbors. Maintaining peace and stability in northern Myanmar is in line with the common interests of the two countries and the people of both countries." Guo Jiakun said that China respects Myanmar's national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and actively assists Myanmar in promoting the peace process in northern Myanmar in accordance with the wishes and demands of relevant parties in Myanmar.

  Guo Jiakun said that in order to implement the consensus on the peace talks between the Myanmar government and the Wukokang Allied Army in northern Myanmar, at the joint invitation of both sides, China recently sent a ceasefire supervision team to Lashio, Myanmar to supervise the ceasefire of the Myanmar army and the Kokang Allied Army, and witness the smooth handover of the Lashio urban area. Both parties appreciate and thank China for its constructive role in maintaining peace and stability in northern Myanmar.

  "In the next step, China will continue to advance the process of Kunming's peace talks, do a good job in stopping wars and promoting talks in northern Myanmar, and work with all Myanmar parties to maintain peace and stability on the China-Myanmar border." Guo Jiakun said.

[Editor in charge: Qiu Lifang]