China Makes Contingency Plans for Junta's Fall in Myanmar
China is tactfully making preparations for the potential downfall of Myanmar’s military junta, writes David Lague for the International Herald Tribune. To avoid damaging its reputation prior to the 2008 Olympics, Beijing is calling for Myanmar to reconcile the latest protests without bloodshed. Experts claim China has also maintained discreet links with opponents of Burmese military leaders and tolerates the activity of some of their exiled critics. These connections strongly suggest doubts over whether junta rule will be in place for much longer.
