Chinese FM spokesperson refutes internet rumours

19 February 2021
Chinese FM spokesperson refutes internet rumours
Sule Pagoda Road during the protest in Yangon, Myanmar, 18 February 2021. Photo: Mizzima

A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Thursday refuted rumors about China on the situation in Myanmar, saying that Internet rumours are nothing but that, aiming at destroying and provoking China-Myanmar relations and friendship, Xinhua reported.

Spokesperson Hua Chunying made the remarks at a daily press briefing when answering a question on the situation in Myanmar.

Hua noted both the National League for Democracy and the Myanmar military have friendly relations with China.