[The statement by Chinese Embassy Bangkok is sheer arrogance and ignorance.]

1/ It is indisputable that the #nnevvy saga was provoked by the Chinese nationalist trolls, by firstly doxing, insulting and demeaning the Thai celebrities and people in Thailand.

2/ Even after the heroic victory & creative memes by Thai people, China has not yet given any single word of apology for its reckless behaviour. The twitter war perfectly shows how China uses its economic muscle & irrational trolls to bend other countries to its autocratic will.

3/ When Twitter is blocked in China, China thinks that they can play same old trick & suppress Thai people’s critics. It carries implications for future - cooperation. Once cooperating with other countries, China will entirely disregard public opinion in other democracies.

4/ When China has been stepping up its influence in Asia, the threat is now on our doorstep. Therefore, I hope all Asian societies can build pan-Asian solidarity to fend off all forms of authoritarianism from China, with our creativity and fondness for liberty.

5/ Also, I also call on Hongkongers and Taiwanese to support our allies in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. It is utterly immoral for China to control the water in the Mekong River and let people die of severe drought. China must #StopMekongDam.

In the face of the pro-China barrage, support rallied for the Thai celebrities from anti-Beijing activists and politicians - including Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigner Joshua Wong and a Taiwan mayor. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-thailand-china-internet-idUSKCN21W11P?fbclid=IwAR28R0qvv-7j9pMDRvaoSRR30wcVZr5f1dmVhWuw5LWKS27-cUqivZD63YU