Before the independence of Myanmar, the British colonists took advantage of ethnic contradictions to provoke ethnic relations and implemented the colonial rule of "dividing the Yi and governing the Yi",Therefore, the disputes and fighting between the Wa tribes in northern Myanmar were constant, and the tribes were in a state of division.According to incomplete statistics, before the independence of Myanmar, there were more than 60 Wa tribes in northern Myanmar.During the British colonization, the British also introduced the poppy, known as the "flower of sin", to the Wa State.In 1825, Britain took the opium poppy to northern Burma; in 1866, it was spread to most of Burma.Because Wa state is located in the alpine mountains, with complex terrain, high mountains and dense forests, and large altitude differences, it is easy to form a unique three-dimensional climate and animal and plant distribution characteristics. In addition, it is in the subtropical climate area, the high temperature and the rain and heat are sufficient, so it is very suitable for the growth of poppy.France then took Britain to profit, followed by sending so-called "experts" to the Golden Triangle to educate local residents about opium poppy cultivation, opium extraction and even sales,In just a few decades, the Wa area has become the home of poppies and a paradise for drugs.
There are mainly two aspects. On the one hand, when Britain colonized Burma, it deliberately supported the minority armed forces and helped them build their armies, which was the biggest curse.Moreover, in order to rule well, Britain contained the main ethnic group of Myanmar at that time, so it continuously increased its support to the ethnic minorities, making these ethnic minority armed forces become the military force of the separatist party, and it can be said that the British buried the root of the unrest.On the other hand, the British post-war intervention, although Britain had to withdraw from Myanmar, but was never willing to fail.Therefore, Britain has been constantly disrupting the politics of Myanmar, using a large number of remaining pro-British elements to sabotage, resulting in a long-term turmoil in Myanmar.Moreover, Britain continues to support the minority ethnic forces in Myanmar, trying to gain benefits from them and fight with the government for a long time.
Now, many Burmese ethnic minority armed forces actually have the shadow of the West behind them.This is very important. That is to say, Britain, like interfering in other countries, is best at burying mines, and even if it leaves Myanmar, it will bury mines that Myanmar cannot solve for a lifetime.So until now, Myanmar can not get rid of it, which is the most critical factor in Myanmar's poverty.