AGAIN, China is calling by urging Myanmar government to restart China-funded Myitsone dam project which is reportedly cost at US$3.6 billion (S$4.5 billion). The dam is currently suspended by our civilian president on last September 30 following people and activists' nationwide protests. There have been leaking some secrete information through online and our less knowledge people have been concern by the increasingly report and campaign by nationalists from all division both inside and outside country. We all happy so much by the time our president suspend the dam apparently without notice last year. It drew people's love considerably for the newly elected president. It was highlighted as a one of big move/surprise by even hardest critics.
The Singapore local paper quoted Mr. Zhang Guobao's saying that "the dam is a good project that will bring local residents a better life." It also quoted Mr. Lu Qizhou, president of CPIC which is providing the financing for the project, as saying the company will do all it can to avoid negative environmental impacts. The officials of China also said the dam would produce badly needed electricity for Myanmar and raise living standard. I rate them all rubbish for our people. We all know that China won't do anything unless there are considerable profit. China has taken all benefits from Burma by taking our precious natural resources with scrap price. But they ever highlighted how our historic tie are strong and maintain for the interest of both countries. The whole world know that China is dirty-minded country especially when it come for trade. Even US and EU countries are suffering from unfair trading rules created by Beijing.
It would be so kind if China do not import electricity generated by the dam. Quite ridiculous, right? Who will invest huge amount without getting interests? Understandable. But fact said, 90% of the electricity the dam would generate would be exported to China, while the vast majority of Myanmar's citizen have no power. Our people will keep oppose this project even if China do not export the electricity at all. Because the dam project would displace many villagers and upset the ecology of the Irrawaddy River which is invaluable for us. It would also submerge a culturally important site in the ethnic Kachin heartland.
Both Mr. Lu and Mr. Zhang are members of the Chinese People's Consultative Committee, an advisory body to the annual National People's Congress being held in Beijing. No wonder they'll protect the interest of Chinese company CPIC and Chinese people. They know better than us on how badly they had spoiled their own rivers due to their crazy three main George dam. Then they are dare to say that they'll do what they can to protect our environment is complete cheat and lie. We have to show our unity this time and let them understand we are no longer foolish like outgoing Junta. I doubt the Chinese leaders might have pushed to our lower house president who recently visited to Beijing. Because the trip was just happened on few weeks ago and suddenly China urged Myanmar to restart the project. Our president has promised to our people that he will suspend the project until his term is finished. It means at least for 5 years as our election come every 5 years time. Nevertheless, I sincerely hope our leaders will be wise enough to response China's last calling to protect our beautiful environment.
The choice is to made by our civilian government between China & People. It would be another major test for them to show their commitment to the world. We don't mind if we have to live in the dark without electricity. But we'll severely unhappy if the government shows green light to China to spoil our invaluable environment. It would affect the current peace process between KIA and the government should the government proceed the project. CPI might be hero for China while we could easily rate it as an enemy. Lets united and oppose those modern gold digger. I pray for the best shield possible by our long sighted leaders through diplomatic way.
The Singapore local paper quoted Mr. Zhang Guobao's saying that "the dam is a good project that will bring local residents a better life." It also quoted Mr. Lu Qizhou, president of CPIC which is providing the financing for the project, as saying the company will do all it can to avoid negative environmental impacts. The officials of China also said the dam would produce badly needed electricity for Myanmar and raise living standard. I rate them all rubbish for our people. We all know that China won't do anything unless there are considerable profit. China has taken all benefits from Burma by taking our precious natural resources with scrap price. But they ever highlighted how our historic tie are strong and maintain for the interest of both countries. The whole world know that China is dirty-minded country especially when it come for trade. Even US and EU countries are suffering from unfair trading rules created by Beijing.
It would be so kind if China do not import electricity generated by the dam. Quite ridiculous, right? Who will invest huge amount without getting interests? Understandable. But fact said, 90% of the electricity the dam would generate would be exported to China, while the vast majority of Myanmar's citizen have no power. Our people will keep oppose this project even if China do not export the electricity at all. Because the dam project would displace many villagers and upset the ecology of the Irrawaddy River which is invaluable for us. It would also submerge a culturally important site in the ethnic Kachin heartland.
Both Mr. Lu and Mr. Zhang are members of the Chinese People's Consultative Committee, an advisory body to the annual National People's Congress being held in Beijing. No wonder they'll protect the interest of Chinese company CPIC and Chinese people. They know better than us on how badly they had spoiled their own rivers due to their crazy three main George dam. Then they are dare to say that they'll do what they can to protect our environment is complete cheat and lie. We have to show our unity this time and let them understand we are no longer foolish like outgoing Junta. I doubt the Chinese leaders might have pushed to our lower house president who recently visited to Beijing. Because the trip was just happened on few weeks ago and suddenly China urged Myanmar to restart the project. Our president has promised to our people that he will suspend the project until his term is finished. It means at least for 5 years as our election come every 5 years time. Nevertheless, I sincerely hope our leaders will be wise enough to response China's last calling to protect our beautiful environment.
The choice is to made by our civilian government between China & People. It would be another major test for them to show their commitment to the world. We don't mind if we have to live in the dark without electricity. But we'll severely unhappy if the government shows green light to China to spoil our invaluable environment. It would affect the current peace process between KIA and the government should the government proceed the project. CPI might be hero for China while we could easily rate it as an enemy. Lets united and oppose those modern gold digger. I pray for the best shield possible by our long sighted leaders through diplomatic way.
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