China firm keen to continue Myitsone

At a meeting in Yunnan last week, CPI officials told the delegation they would make a dam with international standards – and “least environmental impact”. Mya Aye asked the firm to completely withdraw the project, saying Myitsone was a prominent place for Kachin people and the Ayeyarwaddy the most important river in Myanmar, still used for trading and travelling.

CPI has been approaching political parties, social organisations and local people to restart the project.

“CPI has tried as much as they can in several ways. But we don’t like Myitsone dam project. We totally object on this matter. But the government just suspended this project. The government is not totally cancelling the project. They are ready to hand the matter into next government,” said Min Zeya, a leader of the 88 Generation Peace and Open Society.

“The best thing is to let the public know all the contracts made during the military government. Let the public decide. Then, submit this matter to the parliament and let them decide. With the true peoples’ desire, let the members of the parliament decide that matter. Whether this project is to be continued or not, it should be done according to the rules and regulations. But the public totally opposes the Myitsone dam,” he said.