China calls on Myanmar for cooperation to maintain peace along shared border

"Myanmar is called on to cooperate with China to maintain stability along the China-Myanmar border, earnestly ensure the safety of the lives and property of Chinese border residents, and take effective measures to strengthen the security of Chinese personnel," Nong said. Last week, Myanmar's ruling military said it was trying to restore order near the border after an alliance of ethnic minority armies battling for self-determination launched a series of coordinated attacks on junta targets. Beijing: Myanmar should cooperate with China to maintain stability on their common border, a Chinese official said on Monday, after a surge of fighting in…