Q. Kyaukphyu SEZ and deep sea port, that was recently in news, is located in which country?
Answer:
Myanmar
Notes: China is pushing to expedite the construction of a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in western Myanmar's Rakhine state. This initiative aims to ensure smoother access to the Bay of Bengal and is being developed by the Kyaukphyu SEZ Deep Seaport Co. Ltd, a joint venture between the CITIC Myanmar Port Investment Ltd and the Myanmar government-backed Kyaukphyu SEZ Management Committee. The project involves the construction of the Kyaukphyu SEZ and deep sea port. China's involvement in this project has strategic implications, potentially impacting India's traditional role as a net security provider in the region and Beijing's growing influence in Myanmar and the surrounding areas. The development of this SEZ is part of China's broader efforts to expand its economic and strategic footprint in Southeast Asia.