SINGAPORE - A classified US document released by WikiLeaks cites Singapore statesman Lee Kuan Yew as calling Myanmar's junta leaders 'stupid' and 'dense.' A confidential briefing on a 2007 conversation between former Prime Minister Lee and US officials was released by WikiLeaks this week.
It quoted Mr Lee as saying that dealing with Myanmar's military regime was like 'talking to dead people.' Ambassador Patricia L. Herbold wrote that Mr Lee said China had the most influence over Myanmar's leadership of any foreign country.
Mr Lee also says China is worried the country could 'blow up,' which would threaten Chinese investments. In past days, Singapore has already been insisting on its policy of not commenting on leaks. -- The Straits Times
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