Summary
At the invitation of President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China, Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing paid a state visit to the People's Republic of China from 15 to 19 June 2026. During the visit, President Xi Jinping held talks with President Min Aung Hlaing, reaching important consensus on consolidating the China-Myanmar pauk-phaw friendship, advancing comprehensive strategic cooperation, and deepening the building of the China-Myanmar community with a shared future. Premier Li Qiang of the State Council and Chairman Zhao Leji of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress respectively met with President Min Aung Hlaing.
The two sides reiterated mutual support on issues concerning each other's core interests: China supports Myanmar in achieving peace, stability and development, while Myanmar reaffirms its adherence to the One-China policy, opposes any form of 'Taiwan independence', and emphasises the authority of UN General Assembly Resolution 2758. The two sides agreed to build a China-Myanmar community with a shared future featuring political mutual trust and friendship, mutually beneficial development, coordinated and mutual security, and cultural exchanges and mutual learning. On economic cooperation, the two sides will advance the construction of the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor, including major projects such as the Kyaukphyu deep-sea port and the Muse-Mandalay railway, continue to leverage the role of the China-Myanmar oil and gas pipeline, and steadily promote power grid interconnection.
The two sides agreed to deepen cooperation in areas such as minerals, digital economy and artificial intelligence, simplify the quarantine access process for high-quality agricultural products, and implement a direct RMB-Myanmar Kyat settlement mechanism to facilitate trade. Myanmar thanked China for its support for post-earthquake reconstruction, and China will continue to provide assistance, including 'small yet smart' livelihood projects such as the reconstruction of the Aung San Stadium. On security, the two sides will combat cross-border crimes such as online gambling and telecom fraud, cross-border gambling, human trafficking, illegal immigration, and drug production and trafficking, and strengthen peace and stability in border areas.
The two sides emphasised upholding the international system with the UN at its core, opposing unilateralism and protectionism, and calling for the practice of true multilateralism. The two sides signed multiple cooperation documents covering areas such as transport, science and technology, intellectual property, human resources development, public health, and media. President Min Aung Hlaing invited President Xi Jinping to visit Myanmar at a convenient time.
Commentary
The signing of the China-Myanmar joint statement marks a further deepening of China's geo-economic layout in Southeast Asia. For New Zealand small and medium-sized enterprise owners, although this event does not directly involve China-New Zealand trade, it may have indirect effects by reshaping regional supply chains and consumer markets. First, the construction of the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor will improve Myanmar's infrastructure and reduce cross-border logistics costs, making Myanmar a more attractive destination for China's manufacturing relocation.
This could lead to some Chinese import demand shifting from countries like New Zealand to Myanmar, especially in agricultural products and minerals—for example, Myanmar's tropical fruits such as mangoes and watermelons gaining easier access to China may compete with similar New Zealand products. However, opportunities also exist: cooperation in digital economy and artificial intelligence may create new technology application scenarios and talent needs. New Zealand has advantages in agritech and food safety traceability systems, and SMEs could explore the window for exporting solutions to Myanmar.
In addition, the direct RMB-Myanmar Kyat settlement mechanism indicates China is promoting RMB internationalisation. New Zealand businesses involved in RMB settlement should monitor bilateral exchange rate fluctuation risks and consider using RMB financing instruments. In conclusion, China-Myanmar cooperation will accelerate regional economic integration.
New Zealand SMEs need to dynamically assess the competitiveness of their products in alternative markets and explore possibilities for technical cooperation with Myanmar enterprises.
Keywords: China-Myanmar community with a shared future, joint statement, Belt and Road, China-Myanmar Economic Corridor, Kyaukphyu deep-sea port, Muse-Mandalay railway, RMB-Myanmar Kyat direct settlement, Global Security Initiative, combat telecom fraud, post-earthquake reconstruction
Summary in Chinese | 摘要
应中华人民共和国主席习近平邀请，缅甸总统敏昂莱于2026年6月15日至19日对中华人民共和国进行国事访问。访问期间，习近平主席与敏昂莱总统会谈，双方就巩固中缅胞波情谊、推进全面战略合作、深化中缅命运共同体建设达成重要共识。中国国务院总理李强、全国人大常委会委员长赵乐际分别会见敏昂莱总统。
双方重申在涉及彼此核心利益问题上相互支持：中方支持缅方实现和平稳定与发展，缅方重申坚持一个中国政策，反对任何形式的“台独”，并强调联合国大会第2758号决议权威性。双方同意打造政治上友好互信、发展上互利互惠、安全上协调互促、人文上交融互鉴的中缅命运共同体。经济合作方面，双方推进中缅经济走廊建设，包括皎漂深水港、木姐—曼德勒铁路等重大项目，继续发挥中缅油气管道作用，稳妥推进电力联网。
双方同意深化矿产、数字经济、人工智能等领域合作，简化优质农产品检疫准入流程，实施人民币—缅币直接结算机制促进贸易。缅方感谢中方支持其震后重建，中方将继续提供援助，包括昂山体育场重建等“小而美”民生项目。安全领域，双方将打击网赌电诈、跨境赌博、拐卖人口、偷渡、制贩毒品等跨境犯罪，加强边境地区和平稳定。
双方强调捍卫以联合国为核心的国际体系，反对单边主义和保护主义，呼吁践行真正的多边主义。双方签署多份合作文件，涵盖交通、科技、知识产权、人力资源开发、公共卫生、媒体等领域。敏昂莱总统邀请习近平主席在方便时访问缅甸。
Commentary in Chinese | 评论
中缅联合声明的签署，标志着中国在东南亚地缘经济布局的进一步深化。对新西兰中小企业主而言，这一事件虽不直接涉及中新贸易，但可能通过重塑区域供应链和消费市场产生间接影响。首先，中缅经济走廊建设将提升缅甸的基础设施水平，降低跨境物流成本，使缅甸成为更吸引中国制造业转移的目的地。
这可能导致部分中国进口需求从新西兰等国转向缅甸，尤其在农产品和矿产领域——例如，缅甸的芒果、西瓜等热带水果获得更便捷的对华准入，或对新西兰同类产品形成竞争。然而，机会同样存在：中缅在数字经济、人工智能等领域的合作，可能催生新的技术应用场景和人才需求，新西兰在农业科技、食品安全追溯系统等方面具有优势，中小企业可关注向缅甸输出解决方案的窗口。此外，人民币—缅币直接结算机制说明中国正推动人民币国际化，新西兰企业若涉及人民币结算，应关注双边汇率波动风险，并考虑利用人民币融资工具。
结语：中缅合作将加速区域经济一体化，新西兰中小企业需动态评估自身产品在替代性市场中的竞争力，并探索与缅甸企业的技术合作可能。
关键词: 中缅命运共同体, 联合声明, 一带一路, 中缅经济走廊, 皎漂深水港, 木姐—曼德勒铁路, 人民币缅币直接结算, 全球安全倡议, 打击电信网络诈骗, 震后重建
Source: Embassy of the People's Republic of China in New Zealand
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