Four new projects unveiled as part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative

Four new projects unveiled as part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative

The Ministry of Construction unveiled four projects to be implemented under China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), including expressways, a bridge and a tunnel, which will form crucial links in trade routes with China, as reported by The

Myanmar and China mark 70 years of relations

This week, Chinese president Xi Jinping and Myanmar president U Win Myint exchanged congratulatory messages on the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between their countries. Each celebrated a long history of political and economic cooperation,

Chinese firm granted massive mining permit

A Chinese owned, Australian based mining firm has received a copper and gold exploration license in Sagaing Region. PanAust, an Australian-based company owned by Guangdong Rising Assets Management Co. Ltd., received the permit covering an area of 185
Myanmar to receive first batch of Chinese SY-400 short-range ballistic missiles

Myanmar to receive first batch of Chinese SY-400 short-range ballistic missiles

According to a report from armyrecognition.com, a security industry news website, Myanmar is going to receive the first batch of Chinese-made SY-400 short-range ballistic missiles very soon after a series of tough negotiations that lasted for years.

ICG: Pandemic will stall Chinese infrastructure

The International Crisis Group (ICG) believes the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic will slow down Chinese-backed infrastructure projects. According to a recent report by the organization, the spread of the coronavirus has caused and will continue to cause u

Ethnic organization slams Chinese casino project

A new report by the Karen Peace Support Network (KPSN) has condemned the Shwe Kokko casino project planned in an ethnic Karen territory along the Myanmar border. The report adds to the controversy that has surrounded the massive resort project since