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Chinese investments in Myanmar: The Sino-Myanmar oil and gas pipeline project could become a chess piece; Köln, 2014
Ying Hongwei
A sub-pumping station of Sino-Myanmar pipelines in Longling County, Yunnan Province. Photo by 瑞丽江的河水, CC 4.0
The new Sino-Myanmar oil and gas pipelines are crucial for the Chinese energy security. It is seen as an alternative to the Strait of Malacca. Nevertheless, Ying Hongwei does not see the real advantage of this expensive infrastructure project. He thinks this is an excuse for massive investments in Myanmar. He asks: Are the pipelines, going through an area of military conflicts more secure than the ships? Is the project socially liable? And who profits most from the project? If it is not properly handled, this pipeline may become a chess piece for Myanmar to contain China’s development.
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Sprache: english
Schlagworte:
Myanmar,
Wirtschaft,
Handel,
Energie & Rohstoffe,
Bergbau
