This is an interesting development in light of recent change in posture from China regarding Burmese civil war. They are increasingly concerned that Junta is losing grip on the country. They realized they do not have as firm a grasp on all the different militias as they thought they could. They are increasingly fearful of growing Russian influence in Burma. While Burmese junta has held joint military exercises with Russian forces, China has yet to hold a joint exercise with Burmese military.