| ID | 164072 |
| Title Proper | China striding in Bangladesh, Myanmar and Nepal |
| Other Title Information | onward and upward |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Panda, Snehalata |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | China has pulled into its orbit relatively poor South Asian countries like Bangladesh, Myanmar and Nepal by extensive economic support and investments in infrastructure development. Bangladesh and Myanmar are important for accessing strategically located ports which will provide it alternative sea routes for unimpeded trade and commerce. Nepal is important to tighten its border with Tibet. Moreover, it is a cleverly planned strategy to access their market, supply military equipment and eclipse India’s influence in these countries. But it is no cakewalk as big international powers are countering China through diplomatic and economic means to constrict its growing influence in South Asia. The local communities are averse to its aid and investment as they apprehend that the projects are intended to benefit the investor and endanger their livelihood as well as environment while governments in each of these countries are striving to balance their relationship with big powers. |
| `In' analytical Note | World Focus Vol. 40, No.4; Apr 2019: p.11-18 |
| Journal Source | World Focus 2019-04 40, 4 |
| Key Words | Trade ; Bangladesh ; Myanmar ; Nepal ; Foreign investment ; Infrastructure Development ; South Asian Countries ; BRI |