As Myanmar’s civil war halts key India-funded transport project, will China take advantage?
The US$484 million road-and-waterway project is seen as an important economic lifeline for India's northeast region, when ...
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China and India Compete Over Myanmar Access, Despite Fighting
Both the great powers want access to Rakhine State’s Indian coastline and their ambitions have not ended because of advances by the Arakan Army.
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Kyaukphyu port
After some initial hesitation, China is moving CMEC ahead in tandem with Myanmar’s military rulers – at least where the situation is stable enough to do so. The vague plan would see mainland ...
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Russia Reaffirms Interest in Troubled Port Project in Southern Myanmar
Russia’s ambassador traveled to Dawei, Tanintharyi Region to discuss a stalled port and Special Economic Zone project, and also inquired about the tourism industry there.
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Arakan Army intensifies border offensives in strategic push
The Arakan Army (AA), which dominates much of Rakhine State in western Myanmar, is intensifying attacks on junta bases in ...