Myanmar's debt to China decreases 26% under ousted Suu Kyi

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Myanmar's attempt to ease economic dependence on China has not been easy.

IORI KAWATE and YUICHI NITTA, Nikkei staff writers

BEIJING/YANGON -- Data shows that under the Myanmar government led by State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi, who was ousted on Feb. 1, economic ties with China weakened. As the Myanmar military junta tightens its grip on power, bilateral relations will be key for the military-led government's efforts to buttress the economy.

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