persecution
As China embraces junta government, what it means for Myanmar Christians
By Lyndsey Koh at Mission Network News
· June 19, 2026
· 2 min read
Myanmar (MNN) – Have Myanmar's military rulers found a powerful friend? Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing is visiting China this week on a state visit, receiving a formal welcome from President Xi Jinping. The trip offers more than diplomatic pageantry. For the junta government in Myanmar – which st
Key takeaway " Myanmar's military seized power in 2021, overthrowing the country's elected government.
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Category: persecution ·
Published: June 19, 2026 ·
Source: Mission Network News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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