Sandwiched between China and India, Myanmar, which had earlier suspended construction of the Chinese-backed Myitsone Dam, may one day be the link that facilitates closer economic ties between the two giants. Japan, not wishing to be left out of the great infrastructure game in Myanmar, is investing billions in port reconstruction.
而缅甸的计划则凸显出其现实主义新观念。早些时候，夹在中印之间的缅甸叫停了中国支持的密松大坝的建设，但它有朝一日极有可能成为促进两个大国经济联系的节点。日本也不甘心在缅甸基础设施竞赛中落于人后，正在投资数十亿用于机场建设。