Members of the Ta'ang National Liberation Army prepare their weapons amid clashes with Myanmar's military in northern Shan State’s Kyaukme Township on July 3. (AFP)

Myanmar ethnic armed group claims control of town on key highway to China

Myanmar ethnic minority fighters said Wednesday they had seized a town along a key trade highway to China following days of clashes, in another blow to the military.

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