BRI, Lancang-Mekong cooperation deepen China-Myanmar ties
2026-06-15 09:43:20 source：CGTN
Jun 13, 2026
For villagers in the hilly regions of Myanmar's Shan State, access to clean drinking water was once a daily challenge. They had to walk for hours to collect water from lakes or natural springs, and waterborne illnesses were widespread. Today, taps deliver clean water treated through a filtration system within minutes' reach, thanks to projects supported by the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) Special Fund.
As communities are benefiting from such programs, China and Myanmar took another step forward under the decade-long LMC mechanism on May 28, as the agreement on 2026 LMC Special Fund projects was signed in Nay Pyi Taw.
Since its launch in 2016, the mechanism has supported numerous projects across countries along the Langcang-Mekong River, helping enhance economic ties, improve livelihoods and strengthen people-to-people bonds among the six member countries.
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