The Myitsone hydropower dam in Kachin state is one many multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects that form part of Xi’s flagship Belt and Road Initiative. Xi is scheduled to meet state counselor Aung San Suu Kyi and army chief Min Aung Hlaing in the capital Naypyitaw, as well as the heads of minor political parties. “If Aung San Suu Kyi agrees to it, it would be political suicide,” said Aung Soe Myint. But relations warmed after China avoided joining the international condemnation of Myanmar over the expulsion of ethnic Rohingya Muslims in 2017. Analysts say while the Kachin state dam may feature in discussions, Myanmar is unlikely to agree to a full resumption ahead of elections coming up at the end of the year.

Source: bd News24 January 17, 2020 07:18 UTC