16 Sep 2010 - One wonders what goes on between these two men. The picture (from Reuters) shows a cheeky moment between a member of the People's Liberation Army honour guard and one of his superiors, and was taken at the arrival of Myanmar General Than Shwe. Than Shwe, famously known as a rather reclusive leader, made only his third ever state visit to China. China is often criticized as one of the most important backers of the military junta in Myanmar. It was reported that a new generation of military leaders was introduced to senior Chinese officials and that a briefing on the upcoming Myanmar election was provided. China is keen to keep friendly relations with its southern neighbor, which it needs to guarantee access to the Indian Ocean, but has concerns over the activities of rebel armies and drug lords on its border. In 2009 35,000 people fled from Myanmar into China after fighting erupted in the Kookang area.
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