China, Myanmar to broaden engagement

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is paying an official visit to Myanmar on Tuesday and Wednesday at the invitation of Myanmar's new Foreign Minister Aung San Suu Kyi.

Myanmar's new government was sworn in on March 30, turning a new page in the country's political landscape and sparking speculation about issues ranging from domestic reform to foreign diplomacy, in particular, how the new government will handle its relations with major international players, including China.

Wang's visit, which comes less than one week after the inauguration of Myanmar's new government, shows the two neighbors continue to attach great importance to bilateral ties, and both countries are seizing the opportunity to engage and connect with each other after Myanmar's political transition.