As a matter of geo-political strategy, taking a positive lead in Burma can help China reassure its neighbors that its policy of a “peaceful rise” is real and beneficial. Whatever ASEAN governments say in public welcoming that rise, their lingering doubts and suspicions will not be erased unless they see China actively playing a positive role in assuring regional stability.
作为一项地缘政治战略，在缅甸担当积极的主导作用可以使中国让它的邻国确信它的“和平崛起”政策是真实的并且有益的。不管东盟各国政府在公开场合怎样欢迎这种崛起，但是除非它们看到中国在确保地区稳定上担当积极的正面角色，否则它们内心所存在的疑虑是不会消除的。当前缅甸发生的危机正给中国提供了这样的一个绝佳机会。