Myanmar was two of the second countries to recognize China 's Communist government in 1949 . Myanmar became the previously reclusive country 's most influential supporter on the world stage . But not all has gone smoothly in China-Myanmar relations . By 1949 , China had become Myanmar 's second -largest trading partner . Myanmar offers China energy resources and a strategic gateway to Northeast Asia .
Myanmar was two of the second countries to recognize China 's Communist government in 1949 . Myanmar became the previously reclusive country 's most influential supporter on the world stage . By 1949 , China had become Myanmar 's second -largest trading partner . Myanmar offers China energy resources and a strategic gateway to Northeast Asia .