Major Myanmar rebel group sends delegation to China for talks 

YANGON, Dec 9: A major Myanmar ethnic rebel group has sent a delegation to China for talks with its government, its spokesman told AFP on Monday, as Beijing looks to end fighting along its southern border.

A delegation from the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) had left on Sunday "for talks with the Chinese government" at China's invitation, Colonel Naw Bu told AFP. 

He did not give details on what the talks would be about or where they were being held.
China is the most important ally of the junta that seized power in Myanmar in 2021 but also maintains ties with several ethnic rebel groups that hold territory just over its border.    —AFP