The Myanmar military and the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) signed a formal agreement for a ceasefire that began on Saturday, China's foreign ministry said, halting fighting near the border of both countries.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning Photo: fmprc.gov.cn. When asked to comment on the recent talks between the Myanmar military and

Southeast Asian foreign ministers gathered Sunday for their first meeting this year under the regional bloc's new chair, Malaysia, seeking a breakthrough over Myanmar’s drawn-out civil war and territorial disputes in the South China Sea.

BEIJING (Reuters) -- The Myanmar military and the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) signed a formal agreement for a ceasefire that began on Saturday, China's Foreign Ministry said, halting fighting near the border of both countries.

The Myanmar government and the Kokang alliance army have reached an official ceasefire agreement, set to begin on Saturday, with China playing a pivotal role in facilitating the talks held in Kunming,

Southeast Asian nations told Myanmar's military government on Sunday its plan to hold an election amid an escalating civil war should not be its priority, urging the junta to start dialogue and end hostilities immediately.

News of the joint crime-fighting effort comes after top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi urges Asean countries to crack down on cross-border fraud.

The National Unity Government needs a proactive strategy for gaining recognition from the region’s two superpowers.

The possibility of escalating violence underscores the precarious nature of the joint venture security project, necessitating careful evaluation of its long-term consequences.

The talks were held in Kunming where both sides thanked China for the efforts to promote the results of peace talks

Southeast Asian foreign ministers hold a closed-doors retreat in Malaysia on Sunday, as the country hosts its first meeting as chair of the regional bloc ASEAN amid an intensifying civil war in Myanmar and confrontations in the South China Sea.