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China-Myanmar Economic Corridor (CMEC)
The China-Myanmar Economic Corridor and the Limits of China’s BRI Agency
By Pascal Abb
The case of CMEC and other Chinese business activities in Myanmar show how exposed China is to escalating conflict risks, and offer insight to the role it is playing in the ongoing civil war.
China, Myanmar to Establish Joint Security Company, Reports Say
By Sebastian Strangio
As the military junta loses ground, Beijing's concern about the fate of Chinese assets and personnel inside the country is growing.
The Dwindling Prospects For Russian and Chinese-Backed Infrastructure Projects in Myanmar
By Syah Vaghji
Growing political turbulence, especially in the northern part of Shan State, has drastically narrowed the chances of progress on a host of large-scale projects.
Chinese Official Calls on Myanmar Junta to Cooperate on Border Stability
By Sebastian Strangio
Beijing's overriding goal is to restore the stability necessary to allow integrative infrastructure projects to proceed.
Chinese Public Security Minister Visits Myanmar Amid Northern Fighting
By Sebastian Strangio
Wang Xiaohong's talks with senior junta officials took place after a resistance offensive overran junta positions across the northern part of Shan State.
China’s Foreign Minister Meets Junta Leader in Myanmar
By Shannon Tiezzi
Qin Gang paid his first visit to Myanmar on May 2, during which he pledged to increase Chinese economic engagement with the military regime.
China, Myanmar Have Resumed Work on Railway Project, Report Says
By Sebastian Strangio
Work on the long-planned Muse-Kyaukphyu line is once again inching forward, but construction is likely many years off.
The China-Myanmar Economic Corridor, 2 Years After the Coup
By Timothy Millar
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.
What’s Behind the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor ‘Plus’ Initiative?
By Syah Vaghji
The vague plan would see mainland Southeast Asian countries contribute to the flagship Chinese infrastructure initiative.
Shan State Exemplifies China’s Tangled Myanmar Ties
By Tom Fawthrop
China’s endorsement of the junta lays the basis for a boom in trade with the fractious eastern state – or so Beijing hopes.
Revisiting the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor After the Coup
By Amara Thiha
The military coup of February 2021 has opened up new avenues of collaboration between Myanmar and China.
Chinese Special Envoy Winds Up Unannounced Myanmar Trip
By Sebastian Strangio
Sun Guoxiang's surreptitious visit marks China's full return to "business as usual" in Myanmar.
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