Dhaka, Sept 24: A series of infrastructure projects and economic hubs coming up under the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor (CMEC) will give Beijing access to the Indian Ocean in the garb of promoting bilateral economic and trade cooperation. CMEC is part of the controversial Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and China’s multi-stakeholder strategy involves increasing intervention and support.

Several Chinese economic hubs include key port cities and border zones linked by infrastructure projects. The Kyaukphyu Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is a cornerstone of China’s economic interests while the Muse-Mandalay-Kyaukphyu corridor connects Yunnan to the Indian Ocean and Northern border Commercial and Economic Cooperation Zones (Muse and Chin Shwe Haw in northern Shan State and Kanpaikti in Kachin S

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