Conflict in the Kachin and Shan states is escalating, and further tensions in Rakhine could spark new fighting.

克钦邦和掸邦的冲突正在升级，若开邦的紧张局势也可能引发新的斗争。

In Shan state, a recent signatory of the Nation-wide cease-fire agreement is now fighting against a fellow ethnic force.

在掸邦, 最近举国上下签署的停火协议正同民族力量对抗。

The hydropower dam project has fierce critics, including Shan state residents.

水电大坝项目遭到包括掸邦居民在内的激烈批评。