China’s Defence Minister has urged Burma to maintain stability on their common border as the country prepares for the historic 8 November elections.

China’s Defence Minister has urged Burma to maintain stability on their common border as the country prepares for the historic 8 November elections.
Kokang rebels allege that the Burmese army have continued attacks on their positions, despite the declaration of a unilateral ceasefire earlier this month.
Seven Burmese government soldiers were killed and 20 others injured when their column was ambushed by ethnic rebels, according to state media on Monday.