Up until last week, and over the last 5 years, Myanmar enjoyed a democratically elected government. This has suddenly changed.

The map below highlights a portion of China's FDI in Myanmar. Provide a brief history of China-Myanmar relations that would have afforded this level of FDI.

Provide analysis on how the change of Government provides advantages for China, especially with respect to Myanmar's geostrategic location vis a vis the South China Sea. Elaborate as to why a deep water port would be worrisome to the US and its allies in the region.

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