1.  Which country has so far been the only significant buyer of Burma's offshore gas?

2.  What country has recently sought to purchase Burma's gas reserves, but was turned down in favor of China?

3.  Burma's gas reserves are small compared to China's energy needs.  In addition to the gas it would provide, how would the pipeline help China? Be specific.  (For of map that shows China, Burma, Sumatra and Malaysia, click here, then click on the box for larger, more detailed map that shows the Straits of Malacca.)

4.  How will a pipeline hurt the citizens of Burma?

5.  Why might an increased stake in Burmese gas make China more wary of the possibility of a change in government in Burma, according to Burmese expatriate Sein Myint?