MYANMAR con­sistently and firmly upholds the “One China Policy” as a fundamental princi­ple in the field of inter­national relations, said President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar U Min Aung Hlaing at the opening of the 2026 China Film Week to mark the 76th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Myanmar at the J Cineplex of the Ottara­thiri Departmental Store in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday afternoon.

Speaking on the oc­casion, the President re­affirmed that to further strengthen the bilateral partnership and contrib­ute to regional peace and stability, Myanmar will continue to adhere to the “One China Policy” and will work closely with Chi­na to deepen cooperation across various sectors for the common interests of the peoples of both coun­tries.

He continued that fol­lowing the major earth­quake in Mandalay, China, as a close friend, China provided Myanmar with emergency humanitarian assistance valued at 1.1 billion yuan to support re­covery and rehabilitation efforts. As this was the first foreign assistance received during a time of greatest difficulty, Chi­na’s timely support has greatly strengthened both the Government and the people affected by the disaster.

The People’s Re­public of China has been continuously providing assistance to Myanmar in key social development sectors such as educa­tion, health, social affairs, and rural development, among others.

On the occasion of the 76th anniversary of diplomatic relations be­tween the two countries, the President stated that continued efforts will be made to promote sus­tainable mutual interests for the peoples of both nations, regional peace and stable development, the building of a Myan­mar-China community with a shared future, and the acceleration of devel­opment momentum.

Film artistic creation helps initiate cultural co­operation successfully and further cements the “Pauk-Phaw” friendship between the two coun­tries.

In terms of bilateral cooperation in the film sector, the President un­veiled that with the assis­tance of the Embassy of China to Myanmar, classic Myanmar heritage films, including the old Myan­mar film “Nga Ba”, have been successfully pre­served for long-term use. These films have been converted from film for­mat into Digital Cinema Package (DCP) format using digital technology, which has already been received.

Television drama se­ries from both countries are also being translated into each other’s languag­es and broadcast recip­rocally.

The Chinese films and television drama series are expected that the shared emotional ex­periences of audiences in both countries will foster genuine bonds, mutual understanding, and closer friendship.

Chinese Ambassador to Myanmar Ms Ma Jia said that although My­anmar and China have different social systems, Myanmar was the first country to recognize New China. China has also con­sistently supported Myan­mar’s national peace, rec­onciliation, and stability.

The Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, jointly proposed by Chi­na and Myanmar, have become a fundamental norm governing interna­tional relations.

Extensive coopera­tion and exchanges have been carried out in the film sector between the two countries, playing an active role in enhancing mutual understanding and friendship between the peoples of the two nations.

At the ceremony, the President and his wife, and the Chinese Ambas­sador to Myanmar put on their commemorative signatures.

The President re­sponded to the questions raised by reporter Ms Zhang Xiaoning from Chi­na Media Group (CMG). The full text of the an­swers of the President is as follows:

In connection with the Global Civilization Initia­tive adopted by President Xi Jinping, film festivals of this kind are held in Myan­mar. This helps to foster closer familiarity between the Myanmar people and China’s culture, arts, and aesthetic traditions. Fur­thermore, film encom­passes the full range of filmmaking techniques as well as acting skills. By watching films produced in China, one can better appreciate Chinese cin­ematic craftsmanship and acting performanc­es. This, in turn, can help further enhance cooper­ation between Myanmar and China in the fields of film and the fine arts. It can also significantly con­tribute to strengthening the “Pauk-Phaw” (frater­nal) friendship between the two countries.

The BRI is a global­ly supportive initiative. Within it, there is a Chi­na-Myanmar Economic Corridor, which is also a component that emerged from the BRI. These frameworks provide sig­nificant support when implemented through co­operation, and there are already tangible benefits being experienced.

In addition, it great­ly contributes to the previously mentioned “Pauk-Phaw” (fraternal) relations. Furthermore, there are many areas of collaboration in trade and investment, science and technology, tourism, and various other fields — there is still a great deal to be done. These are areas that will bring significant benefits to our country.

Therefore, we would also like to express our desire to further expand cooperation in all these sectors. As I mentioned earlier, although diplomat­ic relations span 76 years, the relations between the two countries actually date back hundreds and even thousands of years. That is why this relation­ship is referred to as the “Pauk-Phaw” (fraternal) relationship.

In 2011, the relation­ship was upgraded to a Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership. Later, following President Xi Jinping’s 2020 visit, an agreement was reached to further build a “commu­nity with a shared future, sharing weal and woe”.

President U Min Aung Hlaing, his wife Daw Kyu Kyu Hla, and attendees at the ceremony saluted the flag of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and then enjoyed a video clip on the 2026 Chinese Film Week and a film ‘Lighting Up the Stars’.

After the ceremony, the President cordially greeted the Chinese Am­bassador and attendees.

Also present at the ceremony were Vice-Pres­ident Nan Ni Ni Aye, Speaker of the Pyithu Hluttaw U Khin Yi and his wife, Amyotha Hlut­taw Speaker U Aung Lin Dwe and his wife, Com­mander-in-Chief of De­fence Services General Ye Win Oo and his wife, Union ministers and their wives, the Nay Pyi Taw Council Chairman, senior Tatmadaw officers from the Office of the Com­mander-in-Chief and dep­uty ministers in addition to media personnel and officials. — MNA/TTA