PUBLISHED : Friday, 19 August, 2016, 11:44pm UPDATED : Tuesday, 23 August, 2016, 10:57am... "Chinese president calls for progress in bilateral ties and ?tangible benefits for the two peoples?...hinese President Xi Jinping called for progress in ties between China and Myanmar as he met Aung San Suu Kyi in Beijing on Friday at the start of a trip overshadowed by the suspension of the US$3.6 billion China-backed Myitsone dam project. Xi also called for both sides to work together to ensure the smooth operation of existing large Chinese projects in Myanmar..." Comments: 5