People walk along railway tracks as a train passes in Yangon on March 3, 2020. (AFP)

Railroaded: China pushes regime to complete rail project

Long-delayed plans to build a railway from Muse to Kyaukphyu have picked up steam since the beginning of the year under pressure from China, but many observers question whether Myanmar will benefit from the project. 

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