China is stepping up its support of Myanmar's embattled ruling junta, taking advantage of a global leadership vacuum in addressing the conflict.China is reportedly considering sending security personnel into conflict-ridden Myanmar to protect its economic and strategic interests,

Myanmar has been in turmoil since the military ousted an elected government led by democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi in 2021, sparking a resistance movement that began as peaceful protests and later evolved into an armed rebellion on multiple fronts.

Beijing has pitched a joint security venture to the Myanmar junta with China's geo-strategic assets at stake. The apparent alliance has soured ties with rebel groups, who now control most of the country.