Daily Analysis of 'The Hindu' - 23th January, 2020 | Additional Study Material for UPSC PDF Download

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Myanmar’s growing dependence on China 
?Xi J i n pi n g ’ s state visit to Myanmar last week 
?The last visit by a Chinese President took 
place in 2001 
?Indicator of the r e g i o n ’ s changing geopolitics, 
reflecting adversely on the West and its allies. 
?The present leadership of Myanmar feels 
compelled to keep moving closer to Beijing.  
?China-Myanmar to have 2+2 ministerial meet 
also. 
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Myanmar’s growing dependence on China 
?Xi J i n pi n g ’ s state visit to Myanmar last week 
?The last visit by a Chinese President took 
place in 2001 
?Indicator of the r e g i o n ’ s changing geopolitics, 
reflecting adversely on the West and its allies. 
?The present leadership of Myanmar feels 
compelled to keep moving closer to Beijing.  
?China-Myanmar to have 2+2 ministerial meet 
also. 
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Myanmar’s growing dependence on China 
?Xi J i n pi n g ’ s state visit to Myanmar last week 
?The last visit by a Chinese President took 
place in 2001 
?Indicator of the r e g i o n ’ s changing geopolitics, 
reflecting adversely on the West and its allies. 
?The present leadership of Myanmar feels 
compelled to keep moving closer to Beijing.  
?China-Myanmar to have 2+2 ministerial meet 
also. 
?Traditional “pauk-phaw ” (fraternal) ties 
?The relationship should encompass not only the 
governments but also the two peoples. 
?Economic dimension: China has been 
M y a n m a r ’ s top partner for years.  
?China-Myanmar Economic Corridor (CMEC) 
a vital component of the Belt and Road 
Initiative (BRI). 
1. Kyaukphyu special economic zone 
2. China-Myanmar border economic zone 
3. New urban development of Yangon City 
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Myanmar’s growing dependence on China 
?Xi J i n pi n g ’ s state visit to Myanmar last week 
?The last visit by a Chinese President took 
place in 2001 
?Indicator of the r e g i o n ’ s changing geopolitics, 
reflecting adversely on the West and its allies. 
?The present leadership of Myanmar feels 
compelled to keep moving closer to Beijing.  
?China-Myanmar to have 2+2 ministerial meet 
also. 
?Traditional “pauk-phaw ” (fraternal) ties 
?The relationship should encompass not only the 
governments but also the two peoples. 
?Economic dimension: China has been 
M y a n m a r ’ s top partner for years.  
?China-Myanmar Economic Corridor (CMEC) 
a vital component of the Belt and Road 
Initiative (BRI). 
1. Kyaukphyu special economic zone 
2. China-Myanmar border economic zone 
3. New urban development of Yangon City 
?There was no mention of Myitsone dam. 
? C h i n a ’ s full support is for Myanmar. 
?Beijing has positioned itself as the great 
defender of Myan m ar ’ s legitimate rights, 
interests and national dignity at a time 
when the International Court of Justice (ICJ) 
is about to pronounce on the charges of 
genocide against the Myanmar military. 
? C h i n a ’ s growing relations with Nepal, 
Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Myanmar is a 
challenge for India.  
Connectivity  
Electricity 
Energy  
Transportation 
Agriculture  
Finance 
Livelihood for both peoples 
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Myanmar’s growing dependence on China 
?Xi J i n pi n g ’ s state visit to Myanmar last week 
?The last visit by a Chinese President took 
place in 2001 
?Indicator of the r e g i o n ’ s changing geopolitics, 
reflecting adversely on the West and its allies. 
?The present leadership of Myanmar feels 
compelled to keep moving closer to Beijing.  
?China-Myanmar to have 2+2 ministerial meet 
also. 
?Traditional “pauk-phaw ” (fraternal) ties 
?The relationship should encompass not only the 
governments but also the two peoples. 
?Economic dimension: China has been 
M y a n m a r ’ s top partner for years.  
?China-Myanmar Economic Corridor (CMEC) 
a vital component of the Belt and Road 
Initiative (BRI). 
1. Kyaukphyu special economic zone 
2. China-Myanmar border economic zone 
3. New urban development of Yangon City 
?There was no mention of Myitsone dam. 
? C h i n a ’ s full support is for Myanmar. 
?Beijing has positioned itself as the great 
defender of Myan m ar ’ s legitimate rights, 
interests and national dignity at a time 
when the International Court of Justice (ICJ) 
is about to pronounce on the charges of 
genocide against the Myanmar military. 
? C h i n a ’ s growing relations with Nepal, 
Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Myanmar is a 
challenge for India.  
Connectivity  
Electricity 
Energy  
Transportation 
Agriculture  
Finance 
Livelihood for both peoples 
Untapped soft power 
?Ravi Shankar Prasad: film industry is 
largely immune to the recession that is 
slowing down other major industries. 
?Media and entertainment industry was 
amongst the fastest-growing sectors with a 
growth rate of 13%. 
?India produces the maximum number of 
films in a year worldwide. 
?It is still far from being recognised as an 
important sector for the government.