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.