Myanmar’s civil war threatens key China trade route | BBC News

China has been supporting the military junta in Myanmar since the start of the civil war more than three years ago. But the military regime is now fighting for control in large areas of the country, including Shan State along China’s border, where it has suffered some of its biggest losses. The crisis at its doorstep - a nearly 2,000km (1,240-mile) border - is becoming costly for China, which has invested millions of dollars in Myanmar for a critical trade corridor. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #Myanmar #China #BBCNews