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Many Western governments call Myanmar's elections last year, the first in 20 years, a sham intended to cement the regime's hold, while others see the vote as a sign the regime is at least taking baby steps toward democracy.

Myanmar Editor's Arrest Stirs Alarm 2011

Observers have said China was caught flat-footed by Myanmar's new openness to the West, which comes as the long-ostracized country seeks to reduce its reliance on Chinese military and economic support.

Chinese Diplomat Meets With Myanmar Dissident Carlos Tejada 2011

In response, Hillary Clinton paid the first visit by a U.S. secretary of state in more than 50 years to Myanmar two weeks ago and said the U.S. could countenance an eventual easing of sanctions to punish Myanmar's poor human-rights record, provided the Myanmar government satisfied American demands.

Chinese Diplomat Meets With Myanmar Dissident Carlos Tejada 2011

Some say a strain with China helped spark Myanmar's recent shifts.

Chinese Diplomat Meets With Myanmar Dissident Carlos Tejada 2011

Damir Sagolj/Reuters Workers were transported atop a truck after finishing work at a construction site in Myanmar's capital, Naypyitaw.

Asia in Pictures 2012

Mr. Zhu said Ms. Suu Kyi now plays a bigger role in the political process after Myanmar's leaders removed a longtime ban on her party.

Chinese Diplomat Meets With Myanmar Dissident Carlos Tejada 2011

Parivartan Sharma /Reuters A refugee from Myanmar's ethnic Chin minority held a placard in front of a police barrier in New Delhi on Monday during a protest rally to mark the World Refugee Day and to highlight what they said were ongoing problems and the political crisis in Myanmar.

Asia in Pictures 2011

Ye Htut, a spokesman for Myanmar's Ministry of Information, said the government was unaware of the meeting.

Chinese Diplomat Meets With Myanmar Dissident Carlos Tejada 2011

An article on Fifa's website referred to this as Myanmar's Goal IV project, indicating that its Goal project of 2001 and Goal II project of 2004 have been supplemented with two further Fifa-funded construction projects.

Fifa faces investigation into Burma business deal 2011

But China's growing military presence on Myanmar's border and its efforts to secure natural resources have been unpopular in Myanmar.

Chinese Diplomat Meets With Myanmar Dissident Carlos Tejada 2011