While Thein Sein would undoubtedly wish to see the myriad economic and political sanctions imposed on Burma quickly lifted, it is too soon for a general easing of such measures. But the outside world should demonstrate that every clear move toward greater political openness will merit more international political and economic engagement.
毫无疑问，登盛愿意看见施加于缅甸的大量经济和政治制裁迅速被取消，但现在就放松制裁还为时过早。不过，外部世界应该表明态度：任何朝增进政治开放方向的进步都会得到国际政治和经济回报。