The civil war in Myanmar continues, and China stabilizes the overall situation! India's Caladan project has suffered a setback and failed!
Myanmar's civil war continues to spread, and in this turbulent period, investment projects in Myanmar are at stake. But the perspective is different. China has shown excellent stability in the face of the situation in Myanmar, while India has faced a setback.
India had pinned its hopes on its flagship project in Myanmar, the Kaladan multimodal transport project. The project is seen as at the heart of India's "Go East" strategy, which aims to open up India's eastern corridor and provide new development opportunities for the northeast region. However, the reality is harsh, and the future of the Caladan project is in a difficult situation. The spread of the civil war has slowed down the progress of the project, severely affected the construction of the project, and even made the progress of the project even worse due to the abduction of Indian staff. At the end of 2022, when it seemed like the first light of day, the outbreak of civil war led to renewed tensions in northern Myanmar and another setback in India's efforts.
In stark contrast, China's presence in Myanmar appears to be robust. Projects such as the China-Myanmar oil and gas pipeline and the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor have maintained steady progress, and various forces related to China have also shown a tendency to avoid the civil war. China's stability and influence make it a key player in the situation in Myanmar, and all parties respect and care about China's attitude. India's influence and capabilities pale in comparison.
This situation also reflects the different attitudes and meanings of China and India towards Myanmar. China's investment projects are not only beneficial to China, but also in the interests of Myanmar, so they have been recognized and supported by all parties in Myanmar. India, on the other hand, faced difficulties in its layout, and its project was severely disrupted by the civil war situation and could not achieve the desired goals.
Against the backdrop of the civil war in Burma, China's stability and India's defeat are in stark contrast. This situation has far-reaching implications for both China and India's regional influence and strategic layout.