Myanmar , also known as Burma , was one of the first countries to recognize China 's Communist government in 1949 . Myanmar was one of the first countries to recognize China 's Communist government in 1949 . Beijing became the previously reclusive country 's most influential supporter on the world stage . By the end of 2010 , China had become Myanmar 's second-largest trading partner . Comment:
Myanmar was one of the first countries to recognize China 's Communist government in 1949 . Beijing became the previously reclusive country 's most influential supporter on the world stage . By the end of 2010 , China had become Myanmar 's second-largest trading partner . Comment: