Maritime Silk Road
China’s Sea Silk Street drive plans to upgrade sea network and collaboration among China and Southeast Asian nations. Through interests in port framework and oceanic ventures, China looks to reinforce its sea impact in the area and secure essential ocean courses for exchange. Notwithstanding, concerns have been raised by a few Southeast Asian countries with respect to China’s developing presence in the South China Ocean, where regional questions endure.
This table summarizes China’s investment South Asian ports-
Port |
Country |
Investment (USD billion) |
Year of investment |
Gwadar Port |
Pakistan |
1.62 |
2013 |
Hambantota Port |
Sri lanka |
1.12 |
2010 |
Kyaukpyu Port |
Myanmar |
7.3 |
2018 |
China’s Influence in Southeast Asia
China’s impact in Southeast Asia has been consistently filling as of late, determined by its aggressive financial drives, key organizations, and provincial strategy. As the world’s second-biggest economy, China’s commitment to Southeast Asia has huge ramifications for the international scene of the area. In this article, we will dive into China’s impact in Southeast Asia, looking at key drives, plans, and their effect on the locale.