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China and the Changing Myanmar
China and the Changing Myanmar
Chinas strategische Fehleinschätzung von Myanmar
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Abstract The author argues that the democratic reform in Myanmar is rooted in profound internal
and external factors. Since the beginning of the reform, the changes in Myanmar have
taken tolls in a series of China’s existing interests inside the country. Economically,
Chinese investments... view more
The author argues that the democratic reform in Myanmar is rooted in profound internal
and external factors. Since the beginning of the reform, the changes in Myanmar have
taken tolls in a series of China’s existing interests inside the country. Economically,
Chinese investments have come under increasing scrutiny, criticism, and even oppositions,
threatening the viability of strategic projects such as the oil and gas pipelines.
Politically, the initial success of the democratic reform in Myanmar raises questions
about Beijing’s continuous resistance to reform. Strategically, the changes in Myanmar
undercut China’s original blueprint about the strategic utilities of Myanmar for China
at ASEAN, in the Indian Ocean and more broadly in the region. In light of the changes,
China has adjusted its policy toward Myanmar. Not only has Beijing dramatically reduced
its economic investments in Myanmar, it also cooled down the political ties while
established relations with the democratic oppositions. At the same time, China also
launched massive public relations campaigns inside Myanmar aimed at improving its
image and relations with the local communities.... view less
Keywords
bilateral relations; pressure-group politics; Myanmar; democratization; energy policy; political change; China; political strategy; political reform
Classification
International Relations, International Politics, Foreign Affairs, Development Policy
Document language
English
Publication Year
2012
Page/Pages
p. 51-77
Journal
Journal of Current Southeast Asian Affairs, 31 (2012) 4
ISSN
1868-4882
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed
Licence
Creative Commons - Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works