China has reportedly arrested MNDAA leader Feng Jiaxun. He has not returned to the Kokang region since he met with the Chinese special envoy in China late last month. China, which is pressuring the Kokang forces, has arrested the Kokang leader and is pressuring him to return Lashio to the military council. The Kokang forces have said that they will not withdraw from Lashio under any circumstances. However, they may withdraw from Lashio because their leader’s life is in danger. If the MNDAA withdraws from Lashio, the TLNA will also withdraw from Nawng Cho, Kyaukme, and Thibaw, which are occupied by the TLNA on the Pyin Oo Lwin-Lashio road. The situation is not as easy as it seems. It remains to be seen how it will develop.
