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Is China threatened by a more open Burma?

Kathleen E. McLaughlinNovember 24, 2011 08:35

BEIJING — For three decades, China has been Burma’s main ally. But in recent months, it has also made strong, symbolic moves away from China.

Aung San Suu Kyi: Photos through the years

Jordan Helton November 18, 2011 17:08

Opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi will re-enter Burmese politics and run for parliament in a by-election, raising hopes among pro-democracy supporters that Burma is progressing toward substantial political reforms after years of tight-gripped rule.

Aung San Suu Kyi: Look through the years

Jordan HeltonMarch 22, 2012 10:09

Aung San Suu Kyi: Look through the years

Burma: Aung San Suu Kyi to run for parliament in by-election

News DeskNovember 18, 2011 06:13

Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy (NLD) has "unanimously" decided to re-register as a political party.

Hillary Clinton to visit Burma (VIDEO)

Freya PetersenNovember 18, 2011 04:26

Hillary Clinton will visit Burma next month, the first visit by a US secretary of state in more than 50 years, President Barack Obama said.

Burma Rebooted: Part 3 — Young, gifted and Burmese

Patrick WinnNovember 14, 2011 07:31

RANGOON — Burmese hip-hop appeals equally to cronies’ children, and kids whose families struggle under their grip on power.

Burma Rebooted: Part 2 — Reformists dare to push back against Beijing

Patrick WinnNovember 14, 2011 07:31

RANGOON — New economic reforms, paired with a slow rollback of repressive laws, appear partially motivated by fears of Chinese supremacy.

Burma Rebooted: Part 1 — The changing face of Burma

Patrick WinnNovember 14, 2011 07:31

RANGOON — Change is even visible on Burma’s streets, where Aung San Suu Kyi’s face grins down from posters. Until recently, flaunting her image would invite martyrdom.

Burma frees 180 political dissidents, but many more remain behind bars

breaking1October 11, 2011 23:44Updated October 12, 2011 10:13

The release of Zarganar in Burma, which is also known as Myanmar, comes a day after state television announced an amnesty for 6,300 prisoners on humanitarian grounds.

Burma suspends Myitsone Dam construction after rare outcry

News DeskSeptember 30, 2011 17:06

Hardlines with ties to China backed the project, while environmentalists feared the dam on the Irrawaddy River would displace at least 10,000 people and damage an area rich in biodiversity.