China proposes economic corridor linking China, Bangladesh, and Myanmar

China proposes a new economic corridor linking China, Bangladesh, and Myanmar, bypassing India. The China-Bangladesh-Myanmar Economic Corridor (CBMEC) aims to give China overland access to the Bay of Bengal, expanding its regional influence. This revived plan follows the stalled China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. The project's success hinges on stability in Bangladesh and Myanmar, facing challenges from political uncertainty and ongoing conflict in Myanmar's Rakhine state. India is closely monitoring developments.