China Concerned About Conflict in Myanmar

                            

BEIJING, KOMPAS.com - Battle of the Myanmar government and ethnic Kachin rebels who had been closer to the borders of China, Beijing has become a concern.

Myanmar Kachin Independence Army said three civilians were killed in an artillery attack, the fighting between ethnic rebels and government forces on Monday.

Approximately 15,000 people had taken shelter in refugee camps in northern Myanmar Laiza since the conflict began 18 months ago. In recent weeks, Laiza itself has become a war zone, when the Myanmar army to use air power and artillery to attack the rebels.

The battle was close to the borders of China, and the rebels said some shellfire Myanmar the territory of China. Chinese newspaper Global Times reported on Monday (14/1) that authorities around the villages of China is preparing for influx of 10,000 refugees.

La Rip, coordinator of the agency Kachin refugees, said there was no communication with Chinese officials about moving the people displaced by the violence.

"They should have predicted the influx of refugees. But I do not know whether they intend to accept and resettle the refugees in China. But I have not seen or heard how they prepare or put the refugees would be, "said Rip.

Last August, Chinese officials forcing out tens of thousands of Kachin refugees seeking shelter in China. ; In a Monday press conference, Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said China has neither confirmed nor denied the report did China accept refugees. he hopes the Myanmar government to ease tensions through peaceful negotiations with the relevant parties, to prevent the escalation of conflict and resolve disputes with better.

Hong Lei said China had taken the necessary steps to improve border control for the safety of Chinese citizens and their property in the border.

Since the beginning conflicts, border trade has plummeted, and harm the local economy in Yunnan.

Meanwhile, peace talks between the government and the Kachin are still going on, a lot of people who doubted that they would be able to reach an agreement. Burma analyst Bertil Lintner said that the peace process is not pure anymore because attacks continued during the negotiations.

Myanmar President Thein Sein, who was praised for his efforts to reform, the state-run media on Friday, military praised for their contribution to the peace process, despite the reports of civilian casualties.

U.S. and other Western countries have expressed concern about the fighting and urged all parties to engage in peace talks.