The dam had been denounced by environmental groups and by the Kachin people who live near the site, on the Irrawaddy river.

大坝遭到了来自环保组织和居住在伊洛瓦底江的坝址附近的克钦人的谴责。

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In return, townships in Kachin State and beyond could see more Chinese tourists, as well as improved infrastructure, such as better-maintained roads.

得到的回报是，克钦邦和其他地区可以有更多的中国游客到来，还可改善基础设施，如让路况更好。

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Many of the country's gems, especially jade and rubies, come from the contested areas in Kachin State.

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Mr Leacock served in an American unit filming behind Japanese lines with Kachin marauders (he was decorated for bravery).

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Last month a crate was discovered in the Kachin state capital Myitkyina, but muddy water stopped an immediate identification of its contents.

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