Description
The town is a major regional trade hub with China, accounting for 70% of cross-border trade between the two nations. History
In 2014, the governments of Myanmar and China have been discussing a border dispute in the area of Namkham and Muse. On May 23, 2021, the People's Defense Force, the armed forces of the National Unity Government, clashed with Tatmadaw forces in Muse, killing 13 security guards.