The China government in Beijing has expressed strong dissatisfaction over the casualties of Chinese citizens because of armed conflicts in the Myanmar bordering area and expressed its commitment to take all necessary measures to protect its citizens, said a CNA report on Thursday.

Beijing issued the statement following reports in the Chinese media outlets on Wednesday that an artillery shell from Myanmar crossed the international border and hit Nansan town of Yunnan province, where it exploded and killed some people.

In a press conference, held by the China government on Thursday regarding the concerned incident, its foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin stated that Beijing expressed strong dissatisfaction that the armed conflict has caused Chinese casualties due to armed clashes on the border with Myanmar.

"China once again demands that all parties in the northern Myanmar conflict immediately cease hostilities and take practical measures to prevent further pernicious incidents that endanger peace and tranquillity on the border," said Wang

China will take all necessary measures to safeguard the security of its citizens' lives and property, he added.

Wang did not provide details on the number of people killed or wounded in the incident.

Analysts say that the military junta has already lost a number of  towns and military bases, including crucial border hubs vital for trade with China, to the offensive of allied ethnic armed groups, which was launched in October, marking the most substantial military challenges to the junta since its coup.

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