Seems protonmail users in Asia are experiencing issues.
https://twitter.com/servicesdown_/status/1369282095353393153
Myanmar Protesters Say an Attack on China’s Pipelines Would Be ‘Internal Affair’
By The Irrawaddy 8 March 2021
YANGON—Myanmar people have issued a sharp response on social media after Beijing voiced serious concern over the security of its ambitious twin pipelines project in the country, saying whether or not the pipelines are blown up is an “internal affair”.
As the military regime’s security forces intensified their deadly crackdown on anti-coup protesters in Myanmar in late February, Beijing held an emergency meeting with Myanmar officials from the Home Affairs and Foreign ministries, according to the leaked document.
The document revealed that Bai Tian, the director-general of the department of external security affairs under the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, asked the military regime to assure the security of the oil and natural gas pipelines, following the emergence of anti-Chinese sentiment across the country due to its stand on the coup.
▲ 1. Milk Tea Alliance's 3 days ultimatum sent to China.
The project spans nearly 800 kilometers, comprising twin pipelines running in parallel from the port of Kyaukphyu in Rakhine State on the Bay of Bengal through Magwe and Mandalay regions and northern Shan State before entering China.
Beijing is expecting Myanmar to impose better security measures for the pipelines project, saying it is a crucial part of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Myanmar, according to the leaked document.
Any damage to the oil and gas pipeline would cause huge losses for both countries and also undermine confidence in foreign investment, Bai warned.
▲ 2. Milk Tea Alliance saying whether or not the pipelines are blown up is an “internal affair”.
Developed by he state-owned China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) – which is the main shareholder in the pipelines project – the project has been controversial since 2013, provoking opposition among communities and environmental organizations. The agreement for the project was signed under the military regime in 2008. The company said the crude oil pipeline is designed to transport 22 million tons annually, while the natural gas pipeline is designed to carry 12 billion cubic meters of gas.
The document revealed that the permanent secretary of Myanmar’s Foreign Ministry was not able to attend the meeting, as it received a notification just four hours ahead of time. It showed how China is desperately concerned about its project security.
▲ 3. Milk Tea Alliance told China, “If you are still concerned that what’s currently happening in Myanmar is an internal affair, to blow up the natural gas pipeline that passes through Myanmar is also an internal affair.
The document also revealed that China hopes that the military regime will put pressure on the Myanmar media, to reduce its skepticism of China. Bai said the regime should rein in the media to only write about China in a positive way.
Additionally, the director-general said, “Criticism about the gas pipeline should not be allowed, as it is important for the socio-economic development of Myanmar. Relevant organizations should control fake news relating to project.”
China’s apparent pursuit of its own interests has strengthened Myanmar people’s opposition to Beijing’s interests in the country. In response to China’s failure to condemn the coup, more than 50,000 people on social media shared a status notice encouraging movements to boycott Chinese products in the country.
Moreover, nearly 1 million people shared on Facebook and Twitter in Burmese, Chinese and English a message saying that Beijing’s pursuit of its own interest showed that China officially consider the deaths and injuries of Myanmar people are a domestic matter, and that its own interests are paramount.
▲ 4. Chinese businesses to be destroyed by Milk Tea Alliance.
Social media users told China, “If you are still concerned that what’s currently happening in Myanmar is an internal affair, to blow up the natural gas pipeline that passes through Myanmar is also an internal affair. Let’s see what you say.”
They added, “We, the Myanmar people, have nothing more to lose. If a veto is used again at the UN meeting, the people of Myanmar will do the same to CHINA!” they said.
Moreover, thousands of Twitter users also warned Beijing, mentioning @MFA_China that “if you care about the safety of your gas pipeline, don’t cover the Myanmar junta with a veto. We Myanmar people are very united.”
▲ 5. Milk Tea Alliance has nothing to lose.
Many Twitter users also wrote that if China continues to support the unofficial illegitimate junta, Myanmar-based Chinese businesses must be brought down soon, including the pipelines project. They said they would target mining projects and every business across the country for destruction.
Social media users said that if China continues to block strong UNSC action, there will be more and more anti-China activities in Myanmar, which will have serious consequences for the gas pipeline, the BRI and other Chinese projects in Myanmar.
Since the military takeover, China has repeatedly insisted that the armed forces’ seizure of power from the democratically-elected government is Myanmar’s internal affair, including at UNSC and Human Rights Council meetings. The Chinese Embassy in Myanmar has faced daily protests, demanding Beijing stop its support for the Myanmar military. Moreover, anti-Chinese sentiment has emerged among the people of Myanmar in the form of boycotts of Chinese products.
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Empty threats? Only those who downplay the Milk Tea Alliance nefariousness could ignore how desperate these stooges are!
Handmade mines confiscated in North Okkalapa and Insein townships
Thu, 03/11/2021 - 13:57
WHILE clearing roadblocks in North Okkalapa and Insein townships, handmade mines were confiscated, according to the statement of Myanmar Police Force. The statement said security forces have accelerated activities for the rule of law and peace in the country by patrolling day and night, maintaining riots and clearing roadblocks set by rioters. While the security forces were removing roadblocks put by rioters at the intersection of Thudamar road and Nweni road in North Okkalapa road in the afternoon of 9 March, two handmade mines made of plastic pipes were confiscated. Similarly, during the riot control in Insein Township, 4 men including Aeik Pan, 35, were arrested and confiscated 13 Redbull containers filled with gunpowder and investigation are underway to take action against those, who devised handmade mines, in accordance with the law. As rioters have transformed the peaceful protests into violent ones by using explosive devices in various places, people should avoid protests to prevent unwanted injury and report to the relevant departments when suspected items were found in the neighbourhood, according to the state of Myanmar Police Force. MNA #The_ Global_ New_ Light_ Of_ Myanmar
▲ 6. Handmade mines confiscated in North Okkalapa and Insein townships. 11 Mar 2021.
https://www.moi.gov.mm/moi:eng/news/2985
Rioters arrested with handmade mine in Mayangon
Thu, 03/11/2021 - 14:45
SECURITY forces in Mayangon Township arrested obstructers with a handmade mine while conducting law enforcement and community peacekeeping operations, according to a statement from the Myanmar Police Force. The statement said Khine Zaw Oo, 31, Aung Ko Oo, 41 and Hein Zaw Aung, 19, residents of the ward (Ga) in Mayangon Township attacked the security forces around 10:55 pm on 9 March with slingshots and rocks. Despite the warning from the security forces, Khine Zaw Oo threw a handmade mine to them and hurt his right hand. They were arrested with slingshots, rocks, handmade mines, a bag with NLD party flag and a hand phone and will be prosecuted in accordance with the law. MNA #The_ Global_ New_ Light_ Of_ Myanmar
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▲ 7. Rioters arrested with handmade mine in Mayangon. 11 March 2021.
https://www.moi.gov.mm/moi:eng/news/2989
What is at stake is more than oil, gas or an economic market. It is nothing less than the control of the 3rd exporter of rare earth elements mineral, the Holy Grail at the core of the 21th century high tech industry, from laser, particle accelerators, satellites, radars, stealth and supercomputers!
Myanmar coup gives Chinese rare earth stocks an uneasy bounce as state of emergency raises supply squeeze concerns
• Stocks in the rare earth industry get an unexpected boost as Myanmar coup creates supply risks in world’s third-biggest producer
• China Rare Earth Holdings, MMG soar in Hong Kong even as analysts questioning the strength of price rally
Published: 1:37pm, 3 Feb, 2021
Rare earth related stocks in Hong Kong and mainland China are enjoying a mini rally after a military coup in Myanmar this week stoked concerns about a supply squeeze. The bounce may be fleeting, according to Guosen Securities.
The military seized power in the Southeast Asian nation on February 1 and immediately imposed a state of emergency for one year, citing fraud in last year’s elections.
Myanmar mined 30,000 metric tons of rare earth oxides equivalent, or 12.5 per cent of global production in 2020, according to estimates compiled by the US Geological Survey, up from 10.5 per cent in 2019. China produced the most at 140,000 tons, or a 66.7 per cent share, while the US accounted for 38,000 tons or 15.8 per cent.
https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3120338/myanmar-coup-gives-chinese-rare-earth-stocks-uneasy-bounce-state
China can never let the U.S. QUAD take advantage of the Myanmar current (engineered) turmoil!
