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There was an old thread here which showed Wa and Kokant APCs which were clearly of Chinese origin. Whether the support is official or not, whether low key or high key, it remains that they get their arms through China and many Kokant rebels reside in China. Their leader, infact, is a Chinese national.
What happened yesterday was very unfortunate. You won't get any arguments there. Again I offer my sincerest condolences and if the situation were reversed I would be fuming.
What needs to happen is more state level coopoeration to coordinate against, what in my opinion, is a mutual threat.
What China govt do these years? China govt helped those minority to abandon opium agriculture and production. China govt or ordinary businessmen trade and invest in the areas. Don't consider China the same way as USSR, this is American trap. USSR can only provide weapons. Please note China can provide both security and economy development.
You pointed Wa minority. In the first place it's America provide them with weapons in 60's and 70's to fight against communism. The Shan minority has more close relations with Thailand.
For the time being, I don't understand Myanmar govt. I don't know what ideas in their mind. Play the balance game? American can help Myanmar improve economy, I think nobody will oppose it. A prosperous Myanmar is beneficial to neighbor especially China.