Myanmar leader visits India, but China remains the key power

Myanmar’s new President, Min Aung Hlaing, recently made his first trip abroad since taking office in April. He visited India, then China. Some observers say this shows Myanmar wants to avoid relying too much on just one country. During the India visit, both sides agreed to work more closely on trade, energy, and defense. They also promised to renew old agreements. However, analysts say these moves are unlikely to reduce China’s strong influence over Myanmar. Beijing remains the dominant power in the region. The Myanmar leader’s trips are seen as a balancing act, not a shift away from China.