Ne Win vs Oboi

Ne Win announced the 'Burmese Way to Socialism,' a nationalist and isolationist economic policy. The government nationalized industries, banks, and foreign trade, expelled many foreigners, and pursued autarky, leading to economic decline and international isolation.

General Ne Win led a military coup that overthrew the civilian government of Prime Minister U Nu. He established the Revolutionary Council, suspended the constitution, and imposed military rule, beginning a 26-year period of authoritarian control over Burma.

Ne Win demonetized 80% of Burma's currency without warning, invalidating banknotes of certain denominations. The move wiped out savings of ordinary citizens, caused economic chaos, and was widely seen as a superstitious act based on Ne Win's belief in numerology.

Amid massive pro-democracy protests (8888 Uprising), Ne Win resigned as chairman of the Burma Socialist Programme Party. His resignation did not end military rule, as a new junta took over, but it marked the end of his direct control after 26 years.

Upon the death of the Shunzhi Emperor, Oboi was appointed as one of four regents for the young Kangxi Emperor. This positioned him as a key power holder in the Qing court during the emperor's minority.

Oboi eliminated his co-regent Suksaha and marginalized others, concentrating authority in his own hands. This power grab created factional strife and weakened the regency council's collective governance.

The Kangxi Emperor, having reached adulthood, ordered Oboi's arrest on charges of corruption and abuse of power. Oboi was stripped of his titles and imprisoned, ending his regency and restoring imperial authority.