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Chinese state firm expanding rare earth mines near Thai border, SHRF warns
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2025
The Shan Human Rights Foundation reports Chinese state firm expanding rare earth and gold mining along Myanmar’s Kok River, raising cross-border pollution fears.
"Red Wa": China’s shadow army controlling Shan State power
TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2025
The Wa ethnic group rose to control northern and southern Shan State as the dominant northern ethnic army, safeguarding China’s interests in Myanmar.
21 more Chinese nationals arrested in Shan State for illegal online fraud
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2025
In northern Shan State, Mongyal Township, within the Mongha region, an additional 21 Chinese nationals engaged in illegal online gambling and financial fraud have been arrested.
81 arrested for illegal gambling in Shan State, including Chinese, Vietnamese
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 09, 2025
The Information Team of the State Administration Council (SAC) has announced the arrest of 81 individuals involved in illegal online gambling operations in Muse Township, Northern Shan State. Among those detained were 29 Chinese nationals and 18 Vietnamese nationals.
Myanmar remains top opium-producing region in 2024, UNODC reports
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2024
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has announced that Shan State remains the leading opium-producing region in Myanmar in 2024. 
Gunfight erupts during online scam crackdown in Myanmar, over 400 arrested
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Inspections were conducted on homes, hotels, and offices in Muse Township, northern Shan State, on September 22 and 23, leading to the arrest of online scammers. 
Wa’s northern Tangyan entry paves way for China’s dam projects on Thanlwin River
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 06, 2024
The Shan State Frontline Investment Monitor (SSFIM) announced on September 5 that the United Wa State Army (UWSA) recently entered the northern part of the Tangyan area and opened the way for China's dam construction projects on the Thanlwin River.
More UWSA troops enter Lashio amid rising tensions in Northern Shan State
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 2024
On August 8, a significant number of United Wa State Army (UWSA) troops entered Lashio in northern Shan State, according to Shan media reports.
Intense fighting continues in Lashio Township
MONDAY, JULY 29, 2024
Fighting continues to escalate in Lashio township, northern Shan State, with intense clashes reported near the northeast command headquarters this morning ( July 29 ).
Myanmar: Lashio residents use white flags to relocate to other cities
FRIDAY, JULY 05, 2024
Residents of Lashio city are moving to other areas by putting up white flags on their vehicles to other cities, said locals.