- The current leadership priorities of China are noted to affect the national economic trajectory, contrasting with the alternative economic paths offered by past leadership policies.
- Xi Jinping's leadership is driving China's economic priorities through the Belt and Road Initiative, focusing on projects in Myanmar.
- China supports Myanmar's development and security imperatives.
China invests in resource extraction in Myanmar, leading to pollution and calls for oversight of Chinese investments.
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Updated Jul 1
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What happened
China invests in resource extraction in Myanmar, leading to pollution and calls for oversight of Chinese investments.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- An academic has joined a group petitioning a minister regarding Chinese mining operations in Myanmar that are causing pollution and affecting rivers flowing into Chiang Mai.Sub-event
Resource extraction in Shan State causes severe water pollution and draws calls for oversight.1 source
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Myanmar
country in Southeast Asia
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Xi Jinping
General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party since 2012 (born 1953)
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