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The Chinese-backed Funan Techo Canal is a 180 km waterway that will link the Mekong River to Cambodia’s Kep province on its south coast, connecting the capital of Phnom Penh to the sea. [1]

Sun Lee While keeping a brave face, China has, though, downplayed reports that it has pulled out of the $1.7 billion Funan Techo Canal in Cambodia, yet several months have passed since the project failed to show any sign of progress on the ground as ... [2]

KANDAL, CAMBODIA — With the groundbreaking ceremony for the controversial Funan Techno Canal project scheduled for next month, residents living in the project area said they had not received any notifications on resettlement or compensation, leaving ... [3]

On March 4, Tajikistan’s parliament approved a Chinese-funded project to construct nine border facilities along the country’s frontier with Afghanistan. [4]

Sun Lee The proposal by Cambodia to construct a navigation canal worth US$1.7 billion that would connect the port of the capital city, Phnom Penh, to the nation’s coastline has sparked apprehensions in Vietnam. [5]

Sources
[1] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2025-01-14 · 100% match

Navigating Controversy: China and the Funan Techo Canal

The Chinese-backed Funan Techo Canal is a 180 km waterway that will link the Mekong River to Cambodia’s Kep province on its south coast, connecting the capital of Phnom Penh to the sea.

[2] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2025-02-23 · 100% match

Is China’s economic struggle behind the Techo Canal funding delay?

Sun Lee While keeping a brave face, China has, though, downplayed reports that it has pulled out of the $1.7 billion Funan Techo Canal in Cambodia, yet several months have passed since the project failed to show any sign of progress on the ground as

[3] TH mekongeye.com · 2024-07-08 · 100% match

Residents demand fair compensation for Cambodia’s canal project

KANDAL, CAMBODIA — With the groundbreaking ceremony for the controversial Funan Techno Canal project scheduled for next month, residents living in the project area said they had not received any notifications on resettlement or compensation, leaving

[4] TH thediplomat.com · 100% match

China Funds 9 Border Posts for Tajikistan as Frontier Violence Escalates

On March 4, Tajikistan’s parliament approved a Chinese-funded project to construct nine border facilities along the country’s frontier with Afghanistan.

[5] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2024-06-08 · 96% match

China’s plan to send troops near Vietnam through the canal project in Cambodia

Sun Lee The proposal by Cambodia to construct a navigation canal worth US$1.7 billion that would connect the port of the capital city, Phnom Penh, to the nation’s coastline has sparked apprehensions in Vietnam.

[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2018-05-03 · 96% match

ADB chief warns of Belt and Road debt trap

MANILA -- The head of the Asian Development Bank on Thursday warned countries against unsustainable borrowing to fund infrastructure projects, which could leave them stuck in a debt trap.

[7] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2025-05-05 · 36% match

Spring Revolution Daily News for 5 May 2025

The National Unity Government (NUG) · The National Unity Consultative Council was formed in accordance with Federal Democracy Charter Part (1) Chapter (2) and Part (2) Chapter (3) Article (15).

[8] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2025-03-11 · 75% match

JFM calls for investigation into UN Special Envoy for Myanmar’s conflict of interest

Julie Bishop and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meet to discuss Myanmar issues in Beijing, China, in August 2024 (Photo: Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs) Mizzima Justice for Myanmar (JFM) issued a statement on 9 March calling on United Nations

[9] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2013-09-21 · 71% match

Burma Business Roundup (September 21)

Japan’s Nissan to Assemble Cars, Trucks at new Burma Factory Major Japanese vehicle maker Nissan Motor Company is to open a factory in Burma to produce cars and small trucks, Toyko business newspaper Nikkei reported.

[10] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2013-08-30 · 58% match

Investors Needed to Link New Airport to Rangoon: Officials

RANGOON – Financial backing from the private sector is needed to link Burma’s proposed new international airport at Hanthawaddy with Rangoon, the country’ biggest city, government officials said.

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