Just transitions in the Mekong: China’s role in trade and investment

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Second of four workshops sheds light on China’s influence in the Mekong region and opportunities for better engagement with Chinese stakeholders.

Mekong countries can learn from how Africa and Latin America engage with China; case studies of these interactions were cited as useful resources.

Hydropower projects along the Mekong and its tributaries have disrupted the river’s natural flow, raising concerns about the impact on fisheries and agriculture that depend on its nutrient-rich sediment and seasonal floods.

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Author / Journalist: Isis Sartori Reis, Tom Baxter

Category: EconomyBusiness

Markets: SingaporeCambodiaCanadaChileChinaIndonesiaJapanKenyaLaosMyanmarThailandVietnam

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Published On: 2024-09-23 @ 03:15:00 (5 days ago)

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