Myanmar’s China-backed mega dam revival risks Kachin rebel backlash
The revival of Myanmar’s $3.6 billion China-backed Myitsone hydropower dam in Kachin state risks reigniting tensions with local rebel groups. The project, shelved more than a decade ago after public backlash, is drawing attention amid ongoing military rule and contentious public consultations.
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Myanmar’s China-backed mega dam revival risks Kachin rebel backlash
South China Morning Post —