China denies selling weapons to ethnic army in Shan State

China has dismissed as “ill-founded” and “misguided” allegations it sold or delivered weapons to the about 30,000-strong United Wa State Army in Shan State.

"The Chinese government holds a clear and consistent policy of respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Myanmar," its embassy here said in a statement issued on Sunday.

Reports alleging China had sold or transferred weapons to ethnic armed groups in Myanmar are misguided, it said.

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