Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra met Myanmar’s junta chief on the sidelines of a regional summit in China on Thursday, in a rare overseas trip by a general grappling with a civil war at home.

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    This is a recognition of sorts for Min Aung Hlaing, the legitimacy he’s been seeking. To be seen as equals by leaders of other countries. It is to be noted, while he’s visited Russia repeatedly, and is now visiting China, he’s yet to be hosted by or been met by Putin or Xi.