ニューヨーク・タイムズさんのインスタグラム写真 - (ニューヨーク・タイムズInstagram)「The coup in Myanmar has thrust China back into the uncomfortable position it held for years with the country: as the principal defender of a military dictatorship facing an international firestorm of criticism. The coup has complicated a geopolitical struggle over a country that had only recently emerged from diplomatic isolation. China has sought to make it a pliant neighbor, while the U.S. has searched for the right mixture of pressure and encouragement to nurture a transition to democratic rule. It is also unclear how much any outside influence, from east or west, will sway the generals, whose bunkered mentality cut Myanmar off from the world for half a century. The Biden administration and its allies want the coup in Myanmar reversed, and have called on the generals to respect the result of last fall’s elections and release the leaders they have detained, including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. “We will work with our partners to support restoration of democracy and the rule of law, and impose consequences on those responsible,” President Biden vowed on Thursday. But China has more leverage, and it appears unwilling to act. The Chinese, along with the Russians, have so far blocked significant action on Myanmar by the United Nations Security Council, and on Wednesday they complained about leaks detailing the deliberations there. And in its public statements, China has gone to extraordinary rhetorical lengths to avoid even a hint of criticism, with the state news agency, Xinhua, referring to the coup as a “major cabinet reshuffle.” China’s refusal to denounce the generals could shore up their grip on power by deflecting some of the global condemnation. Tap the link in our bio to read more. @adamjdean took this photo of protesters, some holding images of the detained civilian leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, gathered outside the Myanmar Embassy in Bangkok on Thursday to denounce the coup.」2月6日 2時00分