China-Myanmar corridor should prioritize practical needs of both sides
(WorldNews Asia)

Photo: Luo Xuan/GT China proposed the establishment of a China-Myanmar economic corridor, starting in Southwest China`s Yunnan Province, crossing the border, going through the economic center of Myanmar, Mandalay, then splitting into two legs. One leg would run southeast to the former capital of Yangon, which is another economic center. The other leg would run to the Kyaukpyu special economic zone in the west. The economic corridor is in line with the development interests of both countries. Some observers in Myanmar claim that the cooperation projects would mainly benefit China. But the economic corridor would take into account the development interests of Myanmar. Building the corridor...