Strategic Initiative Forum (SIF)
strategic.initiative.forum@proton.me
OPEN LETTER TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
To: The State Council of the People's Republic of China
CC: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China
Subject: Sending an Open Letter of Our Positions Regarding Policies on Myanmar, Interference in Internal Affairs, Human Rights, and Environmental Issues
From: Strategic Initiative Forum (SIF)
Date: August 4, 2025
To
The Government of the People's Republic of China (The State Council)
We, the Strategic Initiative Forum (SIF), are deeply concerned about the ongoing political, security, and humanitarian crises in Myanmar. We recognize that the policies and decisions of China, as Myanmar's neighbor and largest country, have critically significant impacts on Myanmar's peace, stability, and future.
Therefore, we respectfully urge the Chinese government not to interfere in any form in Myanmar's domestic politics and armed conflicts, and to halt decisions and actions that prolong the conflict. Myanmar's future must be determined by the will of the Myanmar people and democratic methods, and it should not be utilized for the political and economic interests of external forces.
Furthermore, we are deeply troubled by the unjust arrests, threats, and human rights violations faced by Myanmar citizens. In particular, regarding the incident in early June 2025 where U Maung Maung Soe, Executive Director of the ISP-Myanmar research group, was detained during a study trip to Kunlong, China, under state security investigation pretexts, we request that this matter be reviewed transparently in accordance with international law and human rights standards and resolved swiftly.
China's wholesale acceptance of the terrorist military council's exports of Myanmar's natural resources and products at drastically discounted prices is completely unacceptable. Moreover, the Chinese government entering into agreements with the military council to restart stalled projects that are strongly opposed by the entire Myanmar populace not only disregards the wishes of the citizens but also violates international environmental laws.
The implementation of Myanmar's natural resources, rare earths, BRI projects, and other mega-development projects should be based on the people's consent, environmental preservation, and long-term sustainable development. Projects carried out without the consent of the general public during the current political crisis undermine trust and risk entrenching the conflict.
Specifically, prioritizing economic gains over Myanmar's natural resources, continuing projects that harm the environment, and ignoring public opposition not only damages bilateral trust but also threatens regional stability. We strongly condemn the businesses and international organizations that participate and cooperate with the terrorist group in resource extraction and project implementation.
We hope the Chinese government will adopt a stance that supports peace, inclusive political dialogues, human rights, and an approach respectful of international law, while honoring the will of the Myanmar people. We believe that adopting policies that respect Myanmar's sovereignty, the rights of its people, and its future will be the best foundation for long-term bilateral friendship and regional peace.
Therefore, we respectfully submit the following requests to the Government of the People's Republic of China:
Immediately halt cooperation with the terrorist military council in infringing upon Myanmar's sovereignty, interfering in Myanmar's politics, and attempting dominance.
Respect the human rights of Myanmar citizens and immediately release all arbitrarily detained individuals, including U Maung Maung Soe, unconditionally and with full freedom.
Halt decisions and actions that complicate the conflict by prioritizing economic interests, including Myanmar's natural resources, rare earth elements, and BRI projects.
Positively support and encourage political solutions based on peace, national reconciliation, and the will of the people of Myanmar.
Respectfully,
Strategic Initiative Forum (SIF)
(The Strategic Initiative Forum (SIF) is a political alliance organization that brings together key anti-military dictatorship forces across Myanmar, including ethnic resistance organizations, political parties, and strike committees. Based on the four-point alliance roadmap for establishing a federal democratic union, SIF has led grassroots actions such as anti-election campaigns against the military council's sham elections in no less than 100 townships, while also actively leading high-level dialogues with key stakeholders from neighboring countries on the international stage.)
By combining tactical approaches of diplomatic engagement and grassroots forum empowerment, we counter the military council's attempts to gain legitimacy and robustly support the democratic movement of the Myanmar people. Contact Address -








