The military regime is putting more jade than ever before up for sale at the annual Myanmar Gems Emporium in a bid to restock its depleted coffers, but merchants are staying away.Myanmar Junta Tries to Flog More Jade for Hard Currency
0The military regime is putting more jade than ever before up for sale at the annual Myanmar Gems Emporium in a bid to restock its depleted coffers, but merchants are staying away.
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