
Why China is backing Myanmar's "sham" election
From Global Roaming with Geraldine Doogue and Hamish Macdonald
Published 1/20/2026

From Global Roaming with Geraldine Doogue and Hamish Macdonald
Published 1/20/2026
Myanmar's election ends this weekend, but there'll be no prizes for guessing the outcome. It's the first time the junta has held elections since the 2021 coup and Hamish Macdonald and Kylie Morris speak to democracy activist Mon Zin about what it means for the people of Myanmar, and the surprising…