Why is China involved in Myanmar?

Since 1989, China has supplied Myanmar with jet fighters, armored vehicles and naval vessels and has trained Burmese army, air force and naval personnel. Access to Myanmar’s ports and naval installations provide China with strategic influence in the Bay of Bengal, in the wider Indian Ocean region and in Southeast Asia.

How did Buddhism arrived in Myanmar?

Buddhism spread out of India after the 3rd century B.C with the help of Emperor Asoka and Ven. Sona and Uttara led the mission to Thaton (then called Suvanna bhumi) in lower Myanmar (then known as Burma) and introduced Buddhism so Buddhism has been flourishing in Myanmar since the time of Emperor Asoka.

Should Rohingya issue be ‘internationalized’?

BEIJING (Reuters) – The Rohingya issue should not be complicated, expanded or “internationalized”, China’s top diplomat said, as the United Nations prepares to set up a body to prepare evidence of human rights abuses in Myanmar.

What is China’s role in the Rohingya crisis?

China has close relations with Myanmar, and backs what Myanmar officials call a legitimate counter-insurgency operation in Rakhine. Beijing has helped to block a resolution on the crisis at the U.N. Security Council.

Is it safe for Myanmar’s Rohingya refugees to return?

Myanmar says it has created safe conditions for the Rohingyas’ return, but Bangladesh and the United Nations say that fighting in Rakhine and a lack of human rights guarantees make a return for the refugees dangerous.

Which countries voted against the Rohingya crisis?

China, the Philippines and Burundi voted against the move, whose backers said it was supported by more than 100 countries. Over the last year, more than 700,000 Rohingya Muslims have fled the Buddhist-majority country to neighboring Bangladesh following a military response to attacks on security posts by Rohingya insurgents.