China's Xi backs Myanmar's president as two leaders meet in Beijing

Xi Jinping publicly endorsed Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing during a five-day state visit to Beijing, stressing strengthened ties and “brotherly friendship.”
The two signed 18 cooperation memorandums covering cross-border transport, free trade, disaster relief, health and media to deepen economic and strategic links.
China remains a key backer of Myanmar’s military government and continues investing under the Belt and Road Initiative, including pipelines and planned port and infrastructure projects.