Chinese state-owned firm and junta officials agree on the need to “update” plans for the Kyaukphyu Special Economic Zone and deep-sea port now the town is encircled by rebels.
Regime deputy Soe Win orders progress on Kyaukphyu SEZ-port before June deadline despite onslaught by Arakan Army.
Two weeks of intense fighting between the military and anti-junta rebels near an enclave for Chinese development in western Myanmar’s Rakhine state forced over 20,000 civilians to flee their homes, ...
China has built up economic and military ties across the Indian Ocean. The region holds 40% of the world’s offshore oil and ...
The Kyaukphyu region holds huge relevance for China. China has major energy projects here and also plans to build a deep-sea port. This port is a crucial part of China’s ambitious Belt and Road ...
Key infrastructure projects, such as the Kyaukphyu deep-sea port and the Shwe gas pipeline, exemplify Beijing's economic ambitions and geopolitical priorities in the region. These projects not ...
From Trump’s unpredictable policies to China’s growing presence in the Indian Ocean, India faces critical geopolitical shifts ...
Rakhine State is home to many Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) investments, including the Kyaukphyu deep sea port and oil and gas pipelines. For China, Rakhine State serves as a critical land and ...