China & Aung San Suu Kyi

China: China is seen as a stabilizing power and a major external partner for the ASEAN, holding important cards as a supplier of energy-related inputs and raw materials. However, its claims in the South China Sea remain a point of contention.

Aung San Suu Kyi: Aung San Suu Kyi, the ousted leader of Myanmar, has had her sentence reduced and was transferred to house arrest as part of reconciliation steps by the military-backed government.

China: China has expressed concern over its citizens being involved in and falling victim to scam centers in Myanmar, leading to increased tensions between the two nations. The new bill aims to address these concerns.

Aung San Suu Kyi: Aung San Suu Kyi, a detained opposition leader, was moved from prison to house arrest, a concession touted by the new Myanmar government, though critics view it as an image-laundering attempt.