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Originally Posted by Incognitas
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Precisely. Burma could be one of the richer nations in Asia (even without its potential for a smashing tourist destination. Have a look at that photo site I posted earlier). China is well aware of Burma's riches (in particular the oil and gas) and is interested in access to the Indian Ocean, so they are cosying up to the junta and veto any action against it. Bottom line: Nothing is done because there is something in it for China, and China has a veto in the security council. Unless it gives them very bad press in the run up to the Chinese show case that the Olympics are meant to be that is.
On the other hand, China is not impartial to crackdowns itself. Tijananmen, Tibet, plus a few more. They'll look a little out of place criticising Burma over human rights abuses. Silent diplomacy is the best you can expect from China. They are not interested in regime change.
For the Burmese people, I really hope that there will be dissent in the military, as that is the only hope they have for a swift regime change. While I've read there are some indications of dissent (some of Rangoon's military leaders have been replaced for refusal to carry out orders apparently), it's too early to tell.
For now, the main questions are (imo):
How long can the Burmese remain as brave as they have been so far and keep up the protests and lay their lives on the line?
How brutal dare the military leaders be in terrorising the people into submission? No prizes for guessing there
How much brutality dare the foot soldiers inflict before they say it's enough?
I hope to God the people of Burma will be able to get rid of this junta they've been living under for 50 years, but I really don't want to think about what it will take
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