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May all beings be free from enmity.
May all beings be free from ill treatment.
May all beings be free from troubles.
May all beings be free from suffering.
May all beings protect their own happiness.
May all beings be happy.
May I be happy.
China has consistently implemented a policy of non-interference in other countries' internal affairs. As Burma's neighbours, we hope to see stability and economic development in Burma. We hope and believe that the government and people of Burma will properly deal with the current problem.
- CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTRY
We consider any attempts to use the latest developments to exercise outside pressure or interference in the domestic affairs of this sovereign state to be counterproductive. We still believe that the processes under way in Myanmar do not threaten international and regional peace and security.
We expect the country's authorities, as well as the participants in protest marches, to exercise mutual constraint not to allow further destabilisation of the situation.
- RUSSIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY
Other international reactions: In quotes: Burma reaction
6 comments:
Murst of all, either Google needs to add the ability to edit comments or I need to start proofreading.
Unfortunately I don't see how this could end much differently than the 1988 uprising. Short of significant international pressure there's no real reason for a government that's willing to kill in public not to do what it wants. And what country has both the influence and the stature to make that kind of pressure stick at this point?
@Ogg,
Just cleaned it up for you.
Well, I'm a bit more hopeful that it won't be as bad as 1988.
And what country has both the influence and the stature to make that kind of pressure stick at this point?
China, of course.
Indian perspectives here.
I'm very sympathetic, but the unfortunate reality is that countries like Myanmar and China don't care what the people inside or outside their country think. You have to speak to them in a language they know, and everyone understands money. Economic sanctions can be very effective (e.g. South Africa), but unfortunately we live in the brave new world of the lie that "free trade will somehow lead to more democracy", which in reality is just an excuse to keep trade relations open so that we can keep buying junk for cheap.
@Mitchell,
Interesting links. There hasn't been all that much coverage of India's role in the U.S. and British news.
@PV,
For the most part I agree with you, but with the upcoming Beijing Olympics China seems to be more concerned than usual with their international reputation.
Myanmar: This Is What Courage Really Looks Like:
Yet the people of Myanmar still march, only armed with the conviction that their government is unjust and that it can be changed through non-violent means. They are awe-inspiring and humbling, not only for their courage, but for their steadfast committment to dignity in the face of indignity.
If the last remaining superpower only had an administration with the ethical and moral standing to pressure the UN Security Council and the world into action.
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