Open questions hang over Than Shwe?s post-election intentions... "The delegation that accompanied Burmese junta chief Snr-Gen Than Shwe to China in September included, apart from members of his family and trusted aides, several representatives of a new generation of military officers—prompting suggestions that he introduced Burma?s future government leaders to Beijing. He left some questions hanging, however. Who, for instance, is likely to be Burma?s next commander-in-chief and president? More importantly, what lies ahead for Than Shwe himself?..."