China Denies Helping Myanmar Military Regime Build Internet Firewall
China Denies Helping Myanmar Military Regime Build Internet Firewall
A group of protesters stand in front of the Chinese Embassy calling on China to reject the military coup in Myanmar. / The Irrawaddy
7.5k
By The Irrawaddy 11 February 2021
YANGON China on Wednesday rejected reports that it is helping Myanmar’s military build a firewall to block social media, popular search engines including Google and virtual private networks (VPNs).
This week, an anti-coup demonstration in front of the Chinese Embassy in Yangon has grown daily, with protesters’ main demand being that China stop supporting the military regime. China has long been known for its cozy relationship with the military in Myanmar. Moreover, China recently refused to condemn the military takeover at the United Nations Security Council.
As enthusiastic crowds of tens of thousands marched through the streets of Myanmar s biggest city on Sunday to protest last week s coup, their spirits were lifted by the return of internet services that had been blocked a day earlier. Separate protests that began in various parts of Yangon converged at Sule Pagoda, situated in the center of a roundabout in the city s downtown area. Protesters chanted Long live Mother Suu and Down with military dictatorship. Authorities had cut access to the internet as the protests grew Saturday, fanning fears of a complete information blackout. On Sunday afternoon, however, internet users in Yangon reported that data access on their mobile phones had suddenly been restored.
Global Magnesium Hydroxide Market 2020 Leading Players, Industry Updates, Comprehensive Analysis and Forecast 2025 texasguardian.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from texasguardian.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.