Armed ethnic alliance seizes Myanmar's key northeastern city near China, government confirms January 05, 2024 at 11:25PM

Myanmar military govt acknowledges withdrawal from Laukkaing, a key city on the northeastern border with China, taken over by the Three Brotherhood Alliance, an alliance of ethnic armed groups. Photos & videos on social media show captured weapons. The alliance consists of the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army, Ta'ang National Liberation Army, & Arakan Army. Laukkaing is the capital of the Kokang in northern Shan state. The military considered safety & Myanmar's relationship with China.