Two disasters, contrasting reactions - By Bridget Kendall Diplomatic correspondent, BBC News
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Compare that to the response of the Communist government in China to this week's catastrophic earthquake, where the government has sent the message it is prepared to be swift, flexible and surprisingly open.
Within hours the prime minister was on a plane to the region, and Chinese state television, not known for its quick response to emergencies, was rolling with a special disaster programme.
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In contrast to Burma's inflexibility over its referendum plans, in China a swift decision was taken to scale down ceremonies surrounding the once controversial Olympic torch relay and add a daily minute of silence, out of respect for the victims.
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