Sharing a border more than 22 hundred kilometers long, China and Myanmar established diplomatic ties 66 years ago. Since 2010, China is Myanmar's biggest trading partner, making up one third of its total trade volume.

China is also the country's biggest foreign investor, accounting for nearly 70 per cent of its total agreement investment volume. Myanmar's major exports to China includes gas, rice, sea products, rubber, leather and timber. Imports from China are mainly fuel, industrial materials, chemical products, machinery and consumer goods.

During the 49th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting, China's foreign minister, Wang Yi, said both countries need to understand, respect and support each other.