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Biden's Asian allies may balk at sanctions against Myanmar military


Biden’s Asian allies may balk at sanctions against Myanmar military
A number of them have extensive business interests in the country, a genuine belief in engagement, and a desire not to cede strategic ground to China
By Simon Denyer The Washington Post,Updated February 4, 2021, 5:39 p.m.
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Supporters of the military in Yangon, Myanmar, on Tuesday.THE NEW YORK TIMES/NYT
TOKYO — President Biden has vowed to rally the United States’ partners to respond to Myanmar’s military coup. But convincing Asian allies to support sanctions or moves to isolate the regime will be no easy task, given extensive business interests, a genuine belief in engagement, and a desire not to cede strategic ground to China. ....

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After Myanmar coup, Biden's Asian allies may balk at sanctions against military


After Myanmar coup, Biden’s Asian allies may balk at sanctions against military
Simon Denyer
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Supporters of Aung San Suu Kyi living in Japan hold pictures of the ousted Myanmar civilian leader during a rally at Japan’s Foreign Ministry in Tokyo on Wednesday.
TOKYO President Biden has vowed to rally the United States partners to respond to Myanmar s military coup. But persuading Asian allies to support sanctions or moves to isolate the regime will be no easy task, given extensive business interests, a genuine belief in engagement and a desire not to cede strategic ground to China. ....

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