China has announced that a ceasefire has been established between the Myanmar military and the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA). Following this, it is reported that border gates in the Kokang region along the China-Myanmar border have been reopened from the Chinese side.

Additionally, the United Wa State Army (UWSA) announced on January 20 that the group has lifted restrictions on the transport of goods from Wa territory to the Kokang region under Chinese government directives. According to the Wa Youth Network, this development now allows for the free movement of goods from Wa territory to Kokang.

A notification from China's office for Myanmar affairs stated that full freedom has been granted for the transport of vehicles, people, and goods across the bridge at Hopang township, which connects Kokang and Wa territories. From January 20 onward, goods have been allowed to flow within Kokang, except for military supplies. Regular trade of daily commodities and essential items for the civilian population has resumed, according to a statement by the UWSA, as reported by the Wa Youth Network.

“We experienced some fuel shortages in the Wa region due to China's border closure policy,” said U Nyi Rang, Liaison Officer for the United Wa State Party (UWSP) in Lashio. “But starting yesterday, China reopened its gates, and some fuel supplies have resumed. Construction materials have also started coming in, but we have yet to hear about other machinery,” he added.

Currently, five border gates between China and Myanmar—Kyin-San-Kyawt, Chin Shwe Haw, Yanlon Kyaing, Mong Ko, and Namkham—are under the control of armed groups including the MNDAA, Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), and Arakan Army (AA).