Sino–Myanmar Relations: Security and Beyond
Niklas Swanström
Relations between China and Myanmar – in particular the influence of China on the government of Myanmar – have recently become a hot topic in international politics. As relations continue to evolve, this paper examines the current and future significance of Sino-Myanmar relations.
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