China-Myanmar Economic Corridor (CMEC)

The Dwindling Prospects For Russian and Chinese-Backed Infrastructure Projects in Myanmar

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The Dwindling Prospects For Russian and Chinese-Backed Infrastructure Projects in Myanmar

Following the Myanmar military’s seizure of power in 2021, analysts speculated that Chinese companies would take advantage of the military-appointed State Administration Council (SAC)’s diplomatic and economic isolation to push through infrastructure projects under the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor (CMEC), a component of the Belt and Road Initiative. Almost three years since the putsch, however, progress on pre-project … Read more

Chinese Official Calls on Myanmar Junta to Cooperate on Border Stability

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Chinese Official Calls on Myanmar Junta to Cooperate on Border Stability

Advertisement A Chinese official yesterday called on Myanmar’s military administration to “cooperate” with China to maintain stability along their common border, amid continued gains by resistance groups in northern Shan State. The armed offensive launched by the Three Brotherhood Alliance on October 27 has disrupted trade with China and displaced tens of thousands of civilians, … Read more

Chinese Public Security Minister Visits Myanmar Amid Northern Fighting

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Chinese Public Security Minister Visits Myanmar Amid Northern Fighting

Advertisement China’s Public Security Minister Wang Xiaohong held talks with Myanmar’s junta on establishing “peace and stability” along their shared border, several days after three armed groups launched coordinated attacks against junta positions in the country’s northeast bordering China. According to a report in today’s edition of the Global New Light of Myanmar, Wang, who … Read more

China’s Foreign Minister Meets Junta Leader in Myanmar

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China’s Foreign Minister Meets Junta Leader in Myanmar

Advertisement China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang stopped in Myanmar on May 2, en route to India for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. In doing so, Qin further cemented Beijing’s willingness to work with the military regime that seized power via a coup in February 2021 – even though Myanmar has been wracked by … Read more