CRI听力:Border with Myanmar Not Closed Despite Conflict: China

The Chinese government says it's enhanced the management of its border with Myanmar but has not closed it, despite the ongoing conflict in northern Myanmar.

Chinese Foreign Ministry says China is going to provide necessary assistance to Myanmar nationals who have crossed into China due to safety concern.

At the same time, spokesperson Hong Lei is denying suggestions China has been involved or supporting the ongoing conflict in northern Myanmar.

"China has always followed the principles of non-interference in other country's internal affairs, and respected the sovereign and territorial integrity of Myanmar. China will never allow any organizations or individual using Chinese territory to undermine China-Myanmar relations as well as the stability of the Chinese-Myanmar border areas."

The Chinese side says it's been maintaining close communication with the Myanmar side since the conflict broke out.

Media reports say fighting between ethnic groups and authorities in Myanmar the past few weeks has seen some 30-thousand people from Myanmar cross into China.