CHINA’s ROLE IN REFUGEE CRISIS MANAGEMENT

There is a view that with the Western world embroiled in its own challenges, there is a lack of global leadership. China tried to fill in the leadership gap through three-step formula.

  • Myanmar and Bangladesh have to hold bilateral talks and reach a repatriation agreement.
  • Declaration of ceasefire in Rakhine to halt further displacement and bringing immediate relief to the state’s devastated Rohingyas.
  • China to provide economic assistance for the development of the Rakhine region.

China, in fact is playing a mediatory role. However, the Chinese three-step formula turned out to be of little consequence so far.