Transportation of Cement Coming from China Not Allowed at Bala Min Htin Bridge

Pajau Media

February 10, 2026

At present, security checks have been intensified on Bala Min Htin Bridge, where pedestrians and cargo trucks are being stopped and questioned more frequently. It has been reported that goods coming from the Chinese side—such as cement—are not allowed to pass through the bridge under any circumstances.

In addition to soldiers and police, officials from various government departments are stationed at the bridge to guard and monitor the area. Cargo trucks are being stopped and inspected, with goods unloaded for checking. Even trucks carrying sand and gravel are reportedly being probed from above with metal rods for inspection.

A local resident who recently attempted to transport a bag of cement across the bridge said:

“I was carrying one bag of cement to build a room. I was stopped at the bridge, and they confiscated it. They said I couldn’t go through and that it had to be seized. No matter how much I tried to explain, it didn’t work. When I decided to turn back toward Waingmaw, they forcibly grabbed my motorcycle. In the end, I was only able to return to Waingmaw.”

Currently, cement prices in Myitkyina have risen to 60,000 kyats per bag and above, and some shops are experiencing shortages.

Local residents said that the military junta has currently blocked the Maina–Washawng road and is not allowing goods coming from the Chinese side to pass through. In addition, large cargo trucks are reportedly still being detained and seized.

News – Pilam U