China’s anti-Japan propaganda meets backlash in Myanmar

MyanmarNews Beijing invoked Japan’s wartime atrocities in Burmese-language posts, but the move backfired when social media users turned their criticism towards China and its support for the junta Protesters demonstrate against the military coup outside the Chinese Embassy in Yangon in 2021 (Photo: Myanmar Now) Beijing invoked Japan’s wartime atrocities in Burmese-language posts, but the move backfired when social media users turned their criticism towards China and its support for the junta. . . Subscribe for full access Myanmar Now's award-winning journalism is made possible by our subscribers. Become one today. Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Log in Related Articles