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US reopens talks with Myanmar military government over strategic interests
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The Trump administration has expanded contact with Myanmar's military government, including meetings with Min Aung Hlaing and talks in Tokyo. Documents and analysts link the outreach to securing rare-earth supplies and countering China, raising concerns about weakened pressure over alleged atrocities.
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US Assistant Secretary of State for Intelligence and Research Michael Vance met Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing on 15 and 16 September in Nay Pyi Taw.
“The meeting on 15 and 16 September was with US Assistant Secretary of State for Intelligence and Research Michael Vance, and it took place in Myanmar's capital Nay Pyi Taw.”
The meeting's stated purpose was to secure the release of US citizen Adam Castillo.
2 of 2 sources“A delegation of US representatives travelled to Naypyidaw to secure the release”