Military conflict is escalating in Burma's Kachin State, with reports of jet planes and helicopter gunships being used against rebels. The region's strategic importance for pipelines is noted as a reason for increased international attention.
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Military conflict is escalating in Burma's Kachin State, with reports of jet planes and helicopter gunships being used against rebels. The region's strategic importance for pipelines is noted as a reason for increased international attention.
The U.S. State Department announced $1.5 million in aid for internally displaced persons in Myanmar's Kachin State. The hosts suggest this funding is a strategic move to support rebels interfering with the Chinese-backed Shwe-Gas pipeline project. They frame the conflict as a proxy battle between U.S. and Chinese interests in the region.