Singapore is shivering in its pants each time the
Isthmus of Kra project is being talked about, and is strongly against
the idea together with the USA this time around. If the Isthmus of Kra
canal project takes shape, Singapore will lose its strategic importance
as a shipping hub, not to talk about the loss to the maritime servicing
industry.
The USA will also lose its strategic vile agenda of
harbouring intentions to be able to blockade the Straits of Malacca in
the event of conflict with China. These three channels for maritime
shipping, Straits of Malacca, Suez Canal and Panana Canal were all part
of the agenda of the West to control shipping lanes in times of
conflict. These are under the control of the USA and the West. That is
why the USA is opposing the Isthmus of Kra project, the Arctic Sea
Routes being explored by the Russians and Chinese, and also the BRI
projects that offer an alternative land route for trade.
China is
also exploring an alternative method of transfering oil from the Middle
East via Pakistan and/or Afghanistan via the securement of Ports in
Southern Pakistan and using pipelines for oil transfer to Western China
instead of relying solely on using sea routes that are liable to be
closed in times of war. Of course, now Russian oil goes to China by
pipeline and is another security gaurantee for China's energy needs.
Nothing is impossible when China puts its head and mind into a problem.
Infrastructures in Western China to cater for all this building of
pipelines via Pakistan and/or Afghanistan is a walk in the park for
China.
And I strongly believe China is going to play a
constructive role in financing and supporting the US$25 billion Isthmus
of Kra project. Let us wait and see.
Anonymous
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China is not just having an interest in the Isthmus of Kra project. China is casting its eyes further afield.
As an example, China would be interested in particupating in another canal project across Nicaragua, talked about lately, to provide an alternative to the Panama Canal, which is controlled by the USA. A daunting project nevertheless, but it could be done. Passage through the Panama Canal is so tight that ships have to wait for weeks in order to get through, which is causing delays and added costs to shipowners.
It will be a win win situation for both China and Nicaragua, with China having an alternative sea passage in the event of confrontation with the USA, and Nicaragua in a position to collect the massive revenue from ships passing through the canal.
Of course, asking who will object is a no brainer.
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