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The establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Burma is the starting point of contemporary Sino-Burmese relations.Burma basically decided to recognize the imminent CPC regime as early as December 1948.Eventually, after confirming that Britain and India would soon recognize New China, Burma recognized the People's Republic of China on December 16,1949,thus becoming the first non-socialist country to do so.However, due to mutual distrust and precaution against each other, it was not until June 8,1950 that the two countries formally established diplomatic relations.Historical memories, geopolitics and ideologies jointly shaped Sino-Burmese relations before and after the establishment of diplomatic ties.They suppressed the pursuit of national interests such as economic and trade relations and political exchanges between the two countries.Besides, Sino-Burmese relations during this period were by no means purely bilateral, with third party such as Britain, India and the Soviet Union constantly playing important roles.However, 1953 saw a marked warming of relations as China's foreign policy began to emphasize peaceful coexistence, and Burma began to pursue neutralism in its approach to foreign relations.