Deciphering the Pauk Phaw between Myanmar and China

Myanmar’s relations with China experienced a few hiccups during former President Thein Sein’s regime. However, contrary to expectations, the current government led by Aung San Suu Kyi appears to have reversed this trend. This article argues that Aung San Suu Kyi, after coming to power in March 2016,...

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Published inChina report (New Delhi) Vol. 54; no. 3; pp. 341 - 353
Main Author Kundu, Sampa
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New Delhi, India SAGE Publications 01.08.2018
SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC
Subjects
Aung San Suu Kyi
Expectations
Foreign policy
Military regimes
China
Myanmar (Burma)
Myanmar
Southeast Asia
ethnic insurgency
Myitsone Dam
China
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Summary:Myanmar’s relations with China experienced a few hiccups during former President Thein Sein’s regime. However, contrary to expectations, the current government led by Aung San Suu Kyi appears to have reversed this trend. This article argues that Aung San Suu Kyi, after coming to power in March 2016, adopted a foreign policy approach, which is proving to be somewhat similar to that of the military junta under which China became Myanmar’s most trusted friend in the region. It attempts to unfold various factors that have been shaping Myanmar’s approach towards China in recent years.
ISSN:0009-4455
0973-063X
DOI:10.1177/0009445518779271