VII. The Contemporary Period, 1945–2000 > F. South and Southeast Asia, 1945–2000 > 2. Southeast Asia, 1941–2000 > b. Mainland Southeast Asia > 1. Myanmar (Burma) > 1964, Feb. 14
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1964, Feb. 14
 
Chinese premier Zhou Enlai arrived in Rangoon on a visit.  1
Despite the military regime, troubles continued especially in the north, where the Chinese Communists were suspected of encouraging and supporting the rebellious Karen, Kachin, and Shan tribes.  2
 
1966, Oct
 
Release of U Nu and U Ba Swe from captivity.  3
 
1967, June
 
Serious anti-Chinese riots in Rangoon, in response to greatly increased insurgency in the north.  4
 
Oct
 
Recall of Chinese technicians by the Beijing government. Relations between the two countries became strained.  5
 
 
 
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