China and Myanmar reaffirmed they would enhance their economic ties, particularly cooperation on major projects, as President Xi Jinping met with his Myanmar counterpart President U Thein Sein ahead of a regional forum.
More than 40 Chinese companies and 100 Myanmar entrepreneurs met in Yangon, Myanmar's largest city.
China and Myanmar on Friday upgraded their relationship to strategic partnership and inked economic agreements, the latest sign of stronger ties between the two neighbors.
According to China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, China has become the largest trading partner for most of its neighbors, with trade between China and other Asian countries topping $1 trillion last year.
Shipping along the Mekong River is running smoothly as the four-nation joint patrols are operating in a normal way after a deadly attack in October.
As a friendly neighbor of Myanmar, China attaches great importance to the healthy progress of bilateral relations, and pays close attention to developments in Myanmar.
China and Myanmar companies signed agreement on cooperation in telecommunication technology transfer in Nay Pyi Taw, the new capital of Myanmar.