After Pakistan, It's Bangladesh, Myanmar: China Plans New Corridor Bordering India
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Why in news
China is reviving the China-Myanmar-Bangladesh Economic Corridor (CMBC) to link Kunming to the Bay of Bengal, potentially bypassing India's influence in the region.
Background
The CMBC aims to connect Kunming (China) to Bangladesh's Bay of Bengal ports via Myanmar's Rakhine State. It serves as a strategic alternative to the BCIM corridor, which faced stagnation due to geopolitical tensions regarding China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceRakhine State: A region in Myanmar currently experiencing civil war and a key transit point for the CMBC.
- BodyBCIM Corridor: A proposed multi-modal transport network connecting Bangladesh, China, India, and Myanmar.
- FactCPEC (China-Pakistan Economic Corridor): China's existing corridor providing access to the Arabian Sea.
- PlaceKunming: The primary Chinese inland hub for the proposed CMBC corridor.
For Mains
Q. Analyze how the revival of the CMBC corridor impacts India's 'Neighborhood First' policy and its strategic maritime interests in the Bay of Bengal.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Geopolitical friction: China's expanding footprint in Myanmar challenging India's traditional sphere of influence in the Bay of Bengal.
- Strategic bypass: The CMBC serving as a logistical alternative to the BCIM corridor to circumvent Indian maritime oversight.
Keywords: Geopolitics · Connectivity · Strategic Autonomy · Maritime Security · Belt and Road Initiative
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