This is funny to me because this is a repost of repost I did on the true anon sub, of a post here. So I feel somewhat responsible for your sin comrade.

But I laugh every time nonetheless

The military was left leaning in the 70s and early 80s. Unfortunately they decided to out-Deng Deng, and the country became state military capitalism. China supported this because they wanted access to resource, and actually helped put down a nascent ML movement in the late 80s.

So the “left” in Myanmar is just pro-democracy. There is no class conflict, partially because the military is the bourgeoisie for all intents and purposes. Yes there are upper class and business owners, but capital is concentrated in the military. Most of these strikes are organized by essential workers in the cities - medical personnel for example, who are upper middle class, and fear they will lose their status as a result of the coup.

So long story short, this is worker driven, but largely an upper middle class movement. Doesn’t take into account ethnic minorities living in poverty, who, before the coup, were actually starting to ally with the military (who wanted more seats so was willing to give concessions). English signs because China is taking a neutral position - they benefit either way, so they don’t really care as long as money and resources still flow. So they think they can appeal to the west to intercede on their behalf.

Especially funny is signs in English that attack China for Uigher genocide. Like, a month ago you were cheering on your own genocide lmao.

Anyway, Myanmar is a land of contrasts, and where we can apply a Marxist lens to analysis of many other countries, this situation defies that framework