China reopened all its border crossings to areas of Myanmar controlled by the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) after the junta and MNDAA signed a peace deal. A Chinese mediated ceasefire was signed between the MNDAA and the junta in Kunming on 18 January 2025, according to the Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson, Mao Ning. It was reached following the seventh round of talks between the junta and the MNDAA. Following this, on 20 January, China reopened its border crossings to MNDAA controlled areas that had been closed for seven months.