President U Thein Sein’s plan to open partner
“cultural centres” in China and Myanmar has garnered strong criticism at home,
following his announcement on June 27.
National
League for Democracy member Daw Khin San Hlaing, (PyithuHluttaw, Pa-le
township, Sagaing Region) said she strongly disagreed with the introduction of
Chinese culture to Myanmar.
“At a
time when the Myanmar people must struggle to ensure their culture survives;
the introduction of another culture is unacceptable,” Daw Khin San Hlaing told
Mizzima on June 29.
President
U Thein Sein, during is his four-day visit to Beijing from June 27-30, said the
cultural centres would help foster understanding between the nations.
"The
main purpose of this visit to China is to promote the consolidation and
development of already existing friendly and cooperative bilateral
relations," U Thein Sein said at Beijing's Great Hall of the People where
he met his counterpart, President Xi Jin Ping on June 27.
Political
commentator U Kyaw Linn Oo spoke to Mizzima on June 29 about the likely impact
of these cultural exchanges on Chinese investment in Myanmar.
“Whether
or not the cultural centres open, the Chinese will continue to invest in
Myanmar,” he said.
“What
is important is that these investments benefit Myanmar and its people.”
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