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Pro-democracy protesters have staged repeated demonstrations outside the Chinese embassy in Yangon, Myanmar’s commercial capital, demanding that Beijing stop supporting the country’s junta.
Myanmar’s military overthrew the elected government in a coup on February 1 and put de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint under house arrest.
Holding up signs saying “Support Myanmar, Don’t support dictators” and “Stop helping the military”, the protesters accuse Beijing of aiding the coup plotters.
China, which has major strategic and economic interests in the Southeast Asian country, has denied prior knowledge of or involvement in the coup.
However, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Myanmese officials, including Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, who seized power in the coup, in January as part of a regional tour.
Here is how China has responded so far:
February 1
Chinese state news agency Xinhua calls the military takeover and detention of Suu Kyi “a major cabinet reshuffle”.
The Chinese foreign ministry calls for all parties in Myanmar to “resolve their differences”.
February 2
The United Nations Security Council meets to discuss a proposal to issue a joint statement condemning the military’s actions in Myanmar. China and Russia veto the decision, saying the international community should not take any action that would raise tensions in Myanmar.


February 3
The Chinese foreign ministry rejects suggestions that China supported or gave tacit consent to the military coup.
“China is a friendly neighbour of Myanmar. We hope that all parties in Myanmar will properly handle their differences under the constitutional and legal framework and maintain political and social stability,” ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin says.
February 4
The UN Security Council calls for the release of Suu Kyi and other detainees and voices concern over the state of emergency. China does not object.
February 10
Photos and flight records of a Chinese plane landing in Myanmar circulate on social media, prompting speculation that “Chinese technical personnel” have arrived in the country to aid the military in the internet blackout in the country.
In response to the rumours, the Chinese embassy in Myanmar releases a statement from the China Enterprises Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar saying the flights were transporting “seafood”.

Asked whether China was sending equipment and IT specialists to Myanmar, the Chinese foreign ministry says there has been “false information and rumours about China on issues relating to Myanmar”.
February 11
Hundreds of protesters begin demonstrations outside the Chinese embassy in Yangon, accusing Beijing of supporting the military junta.
February 12
The UN Human Rights Council passed a resolution by unanimous consent that calls on Myanmar to refrain from violence and fully respect human rights, fundamental freedoms and the rule of law. Chinese representative Chen Xu says what is happening should be Myanmar’s “internal affairs”.


February 16
Chinese ambassador to Myanmar Chen Hai says Beijing was not “informed in advance” of the coup and rumours it was helping the military junta set up a firewall to prevent protesters from organising online are “completely nonsense”.
Chen says the situation in Myanmar is “absolutely not what China wants to see” but China has “friendly relations” with both the Suu Kyi-led National League for Democracy and the military.


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Demonstrators protest in front of the Chinese embassy in Yangon, Myanmar. Photo: EPA-EFE

== IMAGE CAPTURED FROM FACEBOOK ==the Chinese embassy in Myanmar released a statement from the China Enterprises Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar saying the flights were transporting âseafoodâ.Photo: FACEBOOK

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Demonstrators hold placards with pictures of deposed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi at a protest in Yangon on February 17, 2021. Photo: AP

epa09017267 Civil engineers hold placards calling for the release of State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi during a protest against the Myanmar military coup, outside the Embassy of the United States of America in Yangon, Myanmar, 17 February 2021. The Myanmar military junta on 16 February charged ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi with a second offence under the country’s natural disaster management law, prompting fears of massive protests and clashes with security forces. EPA-EFE/NYEIN CHAN NAING

Demonstrators park vehicles blocking a road in an attempt to protest against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021. The U.N. expert on human rights in Myanmar warned of the prospect for major violence as demonstrators gather again Wednesday to protest the military's seizure of power. (AP Photo)

A protester holds a sign calling for the release of detained Myanmar civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi as they block a road during a demonstration against the military coup in Yangon on February 17, 2021. (Photo by Sai Aung Main / AFP)

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Police officers guard an entrance to the Chinese embassy during a protest against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar on Sunday. Photo: EPA-EFE

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A soldier stands outside Myanmar’s central bank during a protest in Yangon against the military coup on February 15, 2021. Photo: Reuters

15 February 2021, Myanmar, Yangon: People protest against military coup near the headquarters of the National League for Democracy party in Yangon. Photo: Thet Htoo/ZUMA Wire/dpa

Buddhist monks and nuns display pictures of detained Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi during a protest against the military coup in Mandalay, Myanmar on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021. Peaceful demonstrations against Myanmar’s military takeover resumed Tuesday, following violence against protesters a day earlier by security forces and after internet access was blocked for a second straight night. (AP Photo)

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Protesters outside the Chinese embassy in Yangon accuse Beijing of aiding the coup plotters China denies it had knowledge of the overthrow of the elected government headed by Aung San Suu Kyi

Protesters outside the Chinese embassy in Yangon accuse Beijing of aiding the coup plotters

China denies it had knowledge of the overthrow of the elected government headed by Aung San Suu Kyi