China warns ASEAN countries to be alert to 'external forces' interference in Myanmar ANI | Updated: Apr 06, 2021 11:52 IST Beijing [China], April 6 (ANI): China has called on Southeast Asian nations to be on alert against external interference in Myanmar as the military junta in the country faces international criticism and pressure to restore the civilian government. China has been accused of aiding the Mynamar military in the Feburary 1 coup. Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi accused external forces of provoking "trouble and intensifying divisions" in Myanmar. The remarks have come amid rising tensions between China and western countries over a slew of issues.