China urges ceasefire after deadly Myanmar border clashes

An injured man sits inside a vehicle in Muse, northern Shan state, Myanmar. [Courtesy]

China on Sunday condemned fighting in Myanmar between Myanmar government troops and ethnic militants near the Chinese border, which had caused people to flee into Chinese territory.

Myanmar’s military frequently clashes with several groups who say they are fighting for greater autonomy for ethnic minorities in the area, through which much of Myanmar’s foreign trade flows.