When Russia increased its timber export tax from 5 percent to 25 percent, though, China was forced to look elsewhere.

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The EIA said the Mozambican government should introduce an immediate timber export ban, and investigate corruption in the forestry sector.

BBC: China 'smuggles' Mozambique timber - EIA

Some Europeans are reconsidering even that, though the European Union this week renewed its sanctions directed at members of the junta and at the export of Burmese gems, timber and metals.

ECONOMIST: Myanamar after the cyclone

The economy is heavily dependent upon the export of six commodities - sugar, gold, bauxite, shrimp, timber, and rice - which represent nearly 60% of the country's GDP and are highly susceptible to adverse weather conditions and fluctuations in commodity prices.

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