Arson attacks on Sunday against 32 Chinese-invested factories in Hlaingthaya prompted China’s strongest comments yet on the turmoil gripping its neighbour, where many people see Beijing as supportive of the coup.
China’s Global Times newspaper said “vicious attacks” caused damage worth $37 million and injuries to two Chinese employees. Its embassy urged Myanmar’s generals to stop the violence.
Reuters
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Myanmar security forces shot dead at least 20 pro-democracy protesters on Monday, an activist group said, and the military junta imposed martial law in parts of the main city Yangon, giving commanders wide powers to stamp out dissent.
Factories burnt as anti-China sentiment rises in Myanmar
Myanmar observers fear a full-blown military assault could come within days, after two Chinese-financed factories were burnt on Monday and dozens of protesters killed on the streets.
Sydney Morning Herald