China-Myanmar Economic Corridor and its Implications

Abstract

With China's increasing investment in Myanmar, a prosperous economic corridor is expected to be formed along China-Myanmar oil and gas pipelines. This economic corridor project is part of Beijing's broader strategy of diversifying its sources of imported energy, as well increasing its economic integration with Myanmar. Although China has long-term strategic energy investment plans in this country, it does not necessarily mean that China has free rein over the outcomes.