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New BRI deals

January 21 , 2020 1678 days 877 0
  • China and Myanmar signed 33 new deals under BRI (Belt and Road Initiative) to implement China-Myanmar Economic Corridor.
  • Also, a concession agreement was signed by the countries to implement the deep seaport project called Kyaukphyu Special Economic Zone.

BRI

  • The project allows China to have easy of access to Indian Ocean.
  • This is because this route bypasses Strait of Malacca through which China imports most of its oil requirements.
  • This will aid in China’s plans of String of Pearls.
  • Strait of Malacca connects Andaman Sea and South China Sea.

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