China Perspectives, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 139, P. 33 - 45

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

This paper explores the evolution of border infrastructures along China–Myanmar border, with a focus on city Ruili. It traces historical development these infrastructures, from their minimal military presence to early market-driven functions, and eventually growing emphasis security. The study highlights interaction between shifting institutional logics, economic growth, national security, geopolitical strategy, continued resilience cross-border migration. Despite increased restrictions security measures, migration flows have remained persistent, driven by economic, familial, cultural ties. Drawing extensive fieldwork, in-depth interviews various stakeholders, archival data, this examines how infrastructure has shaped, been shaped by, state policy, local actors, even non-state actors. research demonstrates that is not static entity but dynamic system influenced multilevel governance competing interests stakeholders. argues while central government’s shift towards security-centric transformed region, logic networks continue exert significant influence. offers insights into future trajectory in an era increasing tension cumulative effects impact social, political outcomes borderlands.

Language: Английский