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INSANE: China must hear river warnings | Vintage Vibes

Thousands take part in the Peace Walk for Rivers on May 31, marching to defend six transboundary rivers affected by unregulated mining in Myanmar. Photo courtesy of Transborder news

As thousands of people take part in the Peace Walk for Rivers from May 31 to June 5, marching from Tha Ton Bridge in Chiang Mai to Mae Fah Luang Bridge in Chiang Rai to defend six transboundary rivers affected by unregulated mining in Myanmar, an unexpected statement appeared on the Facebook page of the Chinese embassy in Thailand.

The statement was presented as a response to a media inquiry. The question read: "According to media reports, civil society organisations in northern Thailand will soon organise activities related to pollution in tributaries of the Mekong River. What is China's view on this issue?"

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