India Restores Accounts of Turkey’s TRT & China’s Global Times
In a sudden turn of events, India has restored the official X (formerly Twitter) accounts of Turkey’s public broadcaster TRT World and the Chinese government’s Global Times after suspending them on Wednesday morning. The move comes at a time when Turkey and China have been accused of supporting Pakistan after India launched Operation Sindoor in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.
TRT World, a Turkish state-run news organization, and Global Times, a Chinese state-run English-language newspaper, had their X accounts suspended on Wednesday morning, reportedly due to “sensitive content” and “violations” of the platform’s rules. However, just a few hours later, the accounts were restored, sparking widespread speculation about the reasons behind the sudden reversal.
The suspension of the accounts had sent shockwaves across the social media landscape, with many users taking to Twitter to express their outrage and confusion. The TRT World account has over 2.5 million followers, while the Global Times account has over 1 million followers.
Notably, several Indians have cancelled their trips to Turkey in the wake of the suspension, following reports that Turkey had provided Pakistan with military aid to counter India’s military actions in the region. The move was seen as a significant escalation in the already tense relations between India and Pakistan.
The suspension of the accounts was seen as a major development in the ongoing diplomatic tensions between India and the two countries. Turkey and China have been vocal in their support for Pakistan, with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi issuing statements condemning India’s actions in the region.
The restoration of the accounts has been seen as a significant diplomatic victory for Turkey and China, which had been facing mounting pressure from India and other countries to withdraw their support for Pakistan.
Industry experts have pointed out that the suspension and subsequent restoration of the accounts may have been a result of intense diplomatic pressure and negotiations between the Indian government and the Turkish and Chinese governments.
“The suspension of the accounts was likely a move to signal to Turkey and China that India was not going to tolerate any support for Pakistan’s terrorist activities,” said a senior industry expert. “However, it’s clear that India’s government has decided to take a more conciliatory approach, possibly due to diplomatic pressure or concerns about the potential economic fallout.”
The restoration of the accounts has been welcomed by both Turkey and China, which have issued statements expressing their gratitude to the Indian government for reversing its decision.
“We appreciate the Indian government’s decision to restore our accounts, which is a testament to the strong relations between our countries,” said a spokesperson for TRT World.
The Global Times, in a statement, said that the restoration of its account was a “victory for press freedom and the principles of a free and open internet.”
The move has also been seen as a significant victory for the Turkish and Chinese governments, which had been facing growing criticism for their support of Pakistan.
The suspension and restoration of the accounts have sparked widespread debate on social media, with many users expressing their outrage and confusion at the sudden turn of events.
“This is a clear example of the Indian government’s attempts to censor the media and stifle free speech,” said a user on Twitter.
Others have welcomed the move, seeing it as a necessary step to prevent the spread of misinformation and propaganda on the platform.
“The suspension of TRT World and Global Times was a necessary move to prevent the spread of false information and propaganda on Twitter,” said another user.
In conclusion, the suspension and restoration of the accounts of TRT World and Global Times is a significant development in the ongoing diplomatic tensions between India and Turkey/China. While the move has sparked widespread debate and controversy, it is clear that the Indian government has taken a more conciliatory approach, possibly due to diplomatic pressure or concerns about the potential economic fallout.
