The Economy of Myanmar
India, China and Regional Ties
China and India both have strong interests in Myanmar, from pipelines and ports to roads and border trade, complicated by conflict.
A neighbour with strategic value.
China
Pipelines from Kyaukphyu carry oil and gas across Myanmar to Yunnan.
India
The Kaladan project aims to link Kolkata to Mizoram via Sittwe port and river and road routes.
Trade
Border trade with India, China and Thailand is important.
ASEAN
The regional bloc has struggled to respond to the crisis.
A link to the northeast
The Kaladan corridor is meant to give India's northeast a sea route.
Assuming infrastructure projects proceed smoothly in conflict zones
Security is an issue.
Key takeaways
- China has pipelines through Myanmar.
- India's Kaladan project links Sittwe.
- Border trade is vital.
- ASEAN response is limited.
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