Chinese-Licensed Trucks Increase Coal Shipments from Hsipaw to China via Chinshwehaw Border

中国持牌卡车增加了从西掌经清水河边境到中国的煤炭运输量(机译）

作者：掸邦先驱新闻社         来源：掸邦先驱新闻社

Truck at the Myanmar-China border.

中缅边境的卡车。

Since September 2024, Chinese-licensed trucks have been steadily transporting coal from the Namma coal mine in Hsipaw Township, Shan State, to China through the Chinshwehaw border gate, according to local sources. This surge in coal shipments follows the Kokang Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) gaining control of Lashio, a key transit point in the region.

据当地消息人士称，自2024年9月以来，中国许可的卡车一直在稳步地将煤炭从掸邦西掌乡的南马煤矿运往中国，通过清水河边境大门。在煤炭运输激增之前，果敢缅甸民族民主联盟军（MNDAA）控制了该地区重要的中转站腊戍。

The Namma coal mine, operated by the Ngwe Yi Pearl Company in collaboration with the Hay Hein Company and Min Shwe Lwar Company, both linked to the Myanmar Economic Corporation (MEC) under the military, has significantly ramped up its operations. Local drivers and residents have reported a noticeable increase in coal truck traffic, particularly along the Lashio-Taunggyi route.

南马煤矿由Ngwe Yi珍珠公司与Hay Hein公司和Min Shwe Lwar公司合作运营，这两家公司都与军方领导的缅甸经济公司（MEC）有联系。当地司机和居民报告说，运煤卡车的交通量明显增加，特别是在腊市至东宜路线上。

One driver described the scene as relentless: “It’s like a never-ending convoy of sand trucks. They come from Namma, pass through Nampawng village, and speed toward Lashio. In just 30 minutes, I counted about 20 coal trucks racing past me,” he told SHAN.

一名司机形容这一幕是无情的：“就像一个永无止境的运沙车车队。他们从南马出发，经过南堡村，向腊戍加速前进。在短短30分钟内，我数了数，大约有20辆运煤卡车从我身边驶过。”

The coal trucks travel from Hsipaw through Lashio and Hsenwi, then follow the Hsenwi-Kunlong-Chinshwehaw route to China. Notably, these trucks appear to enjoy preferential treatment at checkpoints. A resident from Hsenwi observed, “Since the Kokang Army took control of Lashio, the coal trucks move freely without stopping at checkpoints, unlike passenger vehicles. Their Chinese license plates are clearly visible, and you can see around 10 trucks passing by in a short span of time.”

运煤卡车从西爪出发，经过腊戍和仙威，然后沿着仙威-昆龙-钦雪雪路线到达中国。值得注意的是，这些卡车似乎在检查站享有优惠待遇。一名来自Hsenwi的居民说：“自从果敢军队控制了拉戍以来，运煤卡车不像客运车辆那样在检查站停留，可以自由移动。他们的中国牌照清晰可见，你可以看到大约10辆卡车在很短的时间内经过。”

China reopened the Chinshwehaw border gate in November 2024, permitting the import of industrial raw materials such as coal, sugarcane, and corn. However, border traders have noted a one-sided trade flow: while China allows imports of these materials, it restricts exports through the same crossing.

中国于2024年11月重新开放了中国边境大门，允许进口煤炭、甘蔗、玉米等工业原料。然而，边境贸易商注意到一种片面的贸易流动：虽然中国允许进口这些材料，但它限制通过同一过境点的出口。

In a parallel development, coal from the Ngwe Yi Pearl Company is also reportedly being transported to China via border gates controlled by the United Wa State Army (UWSA) in Tangyan Township. This suggests a broader pattern of resource extraction and export facilitated by armed groups in the region.

与此同时，据报道，Ngwe Yi珍珠公司的煤炭也正通过佤联军（UWSA）在唐岩镇控制的边境口岸运往中国。这表明该地区武装团体促进了资源开采和出口的更广泛模式。

作者：掸邦先驱新闻社         来源：掸邦先驱新闻社