Xi vows ‘new era’ of ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed to usher in a “new era” of ties with Myanmar after a red carpet welcome yesterday on a state visit aimed at buttressing the embattled government of Aung San Suu Kyi and driving through multi-billion-dollar infrastructure deals. Myanmar fighter jets escorted Xi’s plane as it touched down in Naypyidaw where children presented him with flowers,