The Expansion of Chinese Business in Myanmar and Sino-Myanmar Relations (1988-1990)
Journal: RUDN Journal of World History (Vol.11, No. 4)Publication Date: 2020-04-10
Authors : Olga Volosyuk; Wai Phyo Naing;
Page : 305-314
Keywords : Burma Socialist Programme Party; Myanmar; China; US; USSR; U Ne Win; border trade; SLORC; Chinese Businesses; Yunnan; Bilateral Trade; SLORC;
Abstract
This article deals with the evolution of Sino-Myanmar relations in the late 1980s as a result of the Chinese economic expansion. The “8888 Uprising” of August 1988 was suppressed be the military who retook power in the country. Condemning the repressions of the military government, Western countries and Japan sharply reduced aid to Burma. India closed borders and set up refugee camps along its border with Burma. This situation led to the almost complete isolation of Burma in the international community. China appeared as the only strategic ally of the country in the region. According to the official statistics, Chinese businesses were significantly expanded in Myanmar in 1988-1990. However, despite the remarkable improvement in trade dialogue, problems such as migrants and unbalanced trade emerged, creating fissures in Sino-Myanmar ties. The article examines various cases which caused a negative attitude of the people of Myanmar towards the Chinese and even led to the emergence of a term such as Sinophobia .
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