The current domestic situation in Myanmar is the country's internal affair and China will not agree to foreign interference or to sanctions against Myanmar, a senior Chinese leader said on Tuesday.

State Councilor Tang Jiaxuan made the remark while meeting Maung Aye, vice-chairman of the State Peace and Development Council of the Union of Myanmar.

Tang said China believes the Myanmar government is capable enough to handle the relevant issues itself.

(China Daily August 21, 2003)