Myanmar: Chinese Land Grabs Concern Kachin Villagers

Nov 18, 2016 | Eleven
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The residents of Kachin State are worried by Chinese entrepreneurs’ massive land acquisition, sources say. The Chinese have acquired thousands of acres of vacant land, woods and pasture along the Ayeyawady River to grow tissue culture banana and the forest-dependent villagers are worried. Although there are no detailed figures, the Chinese’s banana plantations keep growing in the townships of Myitkyina, Waingmaw, Momauk, Mansi, Bhamo and Shwegu.