Recently, there has been another wave on the international stage. I heard that India has spent a huge amount of money to "take" the port of Sittwe in Burma, which can make the surrounding countries uneasy. As an ordinary netizen, let me talk to you about this and see what mysteries are hidden behind this.
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First of all, we have to understand that this Sittwe Port is not a small place. It is located on the western coast of Myanmar, like a pearl in the Indian Ocean, and its geographical location is superior. Historically, it was the transportation hub of South and Southeast Asia, and now it is an important fulcrum of India's "Eastward Expansion" strategy. India has "occupied" the port of Sittwe at this time, obviously trying to extend its influence to Southeast Asia and even the Pacific region through this port.
However, this Sittwe port is not something that India can just say. The situation in Myanmar is complex, with ongoing clashes between local armed forces and government forces. Not long after the port was built, there was an incident in Myanmar, which caused the operation of Sittwe Port to fall into trouble. It seems that India's "eastward expansion" is not so easy to follow.
Let's talk about China. Our investment project in Myanmar, Kyaukphyu Port, is as stable as Mount Tai. The port of Kyaukphyu is not only strategically located, but also well-equipped, and has become an important gateway from China to the Indian Ocean. India has "snatched" the port of Sittwe this time, obviously trying to grab business with us. Well, this business is not so easy to grab. After all, the situation in Myanmar is unstable, and the operation of Sittwe Port is also full of uncertainties.
What's more worth mentioning is that once this Sittwe port is completed, India will be able to directly reach our southern Tibet region. This southern Tibet region is China's territory, and India's petty moves here are obviously provocations. Moreover, this Sittwe port may also become an important channel for India to send military and material support to southern Tibet, which cannot but make us more vigilant.
Of course, some netizens said that India is engaging in "balancing diplomacy" and wants to balance China by strengthening cooperation with Myanmar. Well, I'm afraid this argument is untenable. After all, the situation in Myanmar is so chaotic that it is questionable whether India's investment will pay for itself. Besides, the construction and operation of the Sittwe port are full of uncertainties, and the future of India's "eastward expansion" strategy may also be uncertain.
In general, India has "taken" the port of Sittwe in Myanmar at this time, which seems to be infinitely beautiful, but in fact it has a bad fate. Myanmar's domestic instability, competition over the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor, and sensitive issues in southern Tibet will all be stumbling blocks to India's "Act East" strategy. As for China, our investment in Kyaukpyu Port has achieved remarkable results, and its influence in the Indian Ocean region will be further expanded in the future. So, this international situation is really changing rapidly and confusing!
In conclusion, I would like to say that cooperation and competition between countries are the norm, but the key is to respect each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Only in this way can we achieve true mutual benefit and win-win results and peaceful development.