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Chinese-Backed New City Project on Myanmar-Thai Border Under COVID-19 Lockdown
Myanmar authorities have locked down the controversial China-backed Shwe Kokko new city project in Karen State, eastern Myanmar following a spike in COVID-19 infections in the area.