China Briefing: Hunger for Myanmar’s Jade, Blood Amber, Rare Earth Trap, and More

This week was all about China’s undiminished appetite for Myanmar’s resources amid efforts to reroute key trade and bring online scammers to justice.

The Irrawaddy

March 1st, 2026

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