The recently announced multilateral framework is a welcome – but limited – check on China’s expanding influence in the Mekong region.
Category: Mekong
US pledges $153 million toward Mekong development
For cooperation projects across the Mekong region, including crime fighting, data sharing, and disaster management.
Commentary: Hyping Mekong water resources issue a political farce
Certain U.S. politicians have been hyping the issue of the Mekong water resources through groundless comments and unreliable reports.
Thai PM, axe this dam project
If the project is approved, they believe a large area of pristine forest will be the first casualty.
US-backed institutions’ hyping China’s Mekong ‘dams threat’
China says the is US in meddling in Mekong River water resource issues is an attempt to contain China in the region.
Sokhonn to join first Mekong-US meeting
Foreign Affairs Minister Prak Sokhonn is scheduled to attend the first Mekong-US-partnership ministerial meeting today via video conference.
US and China lock horns over Mekong River data management
Washington meanwhile is poised to create a new framework for cooperation with countries along the Mekong as a step to prevent China from expanding its influence.