"Border stability between China and Myanmar depends on progress toward a peace deal between the allied ethnic armed groups currently fighting the Myanmar (or Tatmadaw) in northern Shan State, according to a statement issued Thursday by the rebels. It is the third statement the alliance of ethnic armed organizations (EAOs) has issued this week. Fighting between them and the Tatmadaw broke out 14 days ago. The EAOs—an alliance among the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), Arakan Army (AA) and Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) going my the moniker the Brotherhood Alliance—have been working with China, who is trying to help as a peace negotiator. The first statement was issued on Aug. 25 and the second on Aug. 28, both requesting that all drivers avoid conflict areas to avoid being trapped in fighting and for their general safety..."