中缅能源合作的前景及挑战

Prospects and Challenges for China-Myanmar Energy Cooperation

随着中国经济的迅速发展,对能源等原材料的需求急剧上升。由于缅甸的能源资源丰富,中缅地缘相近,中缅在能源安全、政治经济上的相互依赖使中国与缅甸的能源合作达到了前所未有的密切程度,中国在缅甸投资中的负面效应对未来中国在缅经济活动形成了挑战,印度、泰国与中国在缅甸的能源竞争在新的条件下将会更加激烈。为妥善处理双方利益争端,寻求双方共同利益面,创造共赢。我国需要积极推动和介入缅甸国内政治改革,保持和发展与缅甸良好的政治关系,更好协调彼此核心利益,加强公共外交,妥善处理与缅甸国内的反对派和民众的关系,寻找彼此优势合作,互利双赢、共同发展,在缅甸能源合作领域上,中国需要建立各能源消费国之间的平衡,减少不良竞争,风险共担。

China＇s demand for energy increases with its rapid economic growth. China cooperates closely with Myanmar in energy development as Myanmar is rich in energy resources, and two countries share borders and are dependent on each other in both economic and political dimensions. China＇s challenges come from adverse impacts of its energy development in Myanmar and fierce competition from India and Thailand. Against this backdrop, China should get involved in Myanmar＇s political reform, build sound political relations with Myanmar, and do a good job in coordinating core interests of both countries. In addition, China should enhance its public diplomacy, better handle relations with civil opposition parties and the public, and figure out advantages of the two countries for common development based on win-win outcome. As for energy cooperation, China should strike a good balance among energy consumption countries and share risks with all to reduce unfair competition.