Beijing has been in the spotlight for its regular invitations to Myanmar's junta-appointed ministers, with a particular focus on the recent visits by ex-president Thein Sein and deputy army chief Soe Win. These visits have attracted international attention, especially since Soe Win's participation in a forum in Qingdao marked the highest-ranking military leader's official visit to China since the 2021 coup.

Speculations regarding China's preference for former Myanmar president Thein Sein over current military leaders have been refuted by sources within the Myanmar military circles. It is suggested that China's approach to engaging with junta-appointed officials revolves around conducting visits through multilateral platforms rather than exclusive bilateral interactions. This methodology has been observed in the form of junta ministers visiting China for forums, conferences, and events involving the participation of other countries.

Since the military coup that displaced Aung San Suu Kyi and her democratically elected government, Beijing has reportedly initiated a more active engagement with Myanmar. Particularly noteworthy is the increased level of interaction after the Operation 1027 military offensive, which took place two months post the coup. Referred to as Oct 27, the date marked a significant event when powerful ethnic resistance armies launched coordinated attacks, leading to territorial seizures from the junta by the ethnic groups.