Chinese Ambassador to Myanmar U Tin Maung Swe Attends and Addresses the 19th Myanmar-China Gem Merchants’ Friendship and Kinship Dinner Reception

(28-12- 2025, Ruili City)

H.E. U Tin Maung Swe, Myanmar Ambassador to China addressed the 19th Myanmar-China Gem Merchants’ Friendship Dinner Reception held in Ruili City, Yunnan Province, China, on 23 December 2025.

In his address, Ambassador U Tin Maung Swe stated that the diplomatic relations between Myanmar and China have reached the 75th anniversary this year but people to people relations living in the border regions of the two countries has a long history of thousands of years. He also emphasized that the mutual affection, close ties, and cooperation among the border peoples are important for strengthening bilateral relations. He then, encouraged the local communities to continue supporting each other, fostering a spirit of shared future to build a relationship of enduring solidarity.

Furthermore, the Ambassador stressed to do business with brotherhood and Pauk-phaw spirit by respecting each other’s domestic laws and regulations and so would be able to enhance the mutual benefits in the long run. He added that Myanmar is currently progressing towards a better future to improve the socio-economic development. He then invited the businesses in Ruili to increase the investments in Myanmar.

Approximately 2,500 guests attended the event, including officials from Dehong Prefecture and Ruili City, Myanmar-China gems business owners from Ruili, and other invited guests.