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Revision as of 18:28, 29 August 2009
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Laukkai (also known as Laogai; Chinese: 老街; pinyin: Lǎojiē) is the capital[1][2] of Kokang (also known as Special Region 1) in the northern part of Shan State, Burma. It is situated on the Salween River, which forms Burma's border with the People's Republic of China.[1] It is about 10 miles away from Nansan (Chinese characters: 南傘), China.[3]
It is a center of fighting in the August 2009 Kokang incident;[4] on 24 August, it was occupied by Tatmadaw troops (Burma's military junta).[1]
References
- ^ a b c Saw Yan Naing (28 August 2009). "Burmese Cease Fire Breaks Down". The Irrawaddy. Retrieved 29 August 2009.
- ^ "Myanmar military moves to crush Kokang Chinese". Earth Times. 27 August 2009. Retrieved 28 August 2009.
- ^ http://www.goandgotravel.com/optional-tour.htm
- ^ "Junta's ploy: Push Kokang to shoot first". Shan Herald. 14 August 2009. Retrieved 29 August 2009.
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