FACTBOX: Global reaction to Myanmar protests

(Reuters) - Major nations called on Myanmar to show restraint over fears the nation's military rulers will crack down on the biggest pro-democracy protests in nearly 20 years.

U.S. President George W. Bush is set to announce more sanctions against Myanmar during a speech on Tuesday to the annual U.N. General Assembly in New York.

Bush will advocate supporting groups in Myanmar that are trying to advance freedom and announce new sanctions directed at key members of the military rulers and their financial supporters, said White House national security adviser Stephen Hadley.

Following are comments from nations and top officials about the growing protests in Myanmar.

CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTRY SPOKESWOMAN JIANG YU

"China always adopts a policy of non-interference. As Myanmar's neighbor, China hopes to see stability and economic development in Myanmar.

"The stability of Myanmar serves the interest of Myanmar itself and the interests of the international community."

BRITISH PRIME MINISTER GORDON BROWN

In a letter to EU heads of state, Brown called for an immediate agreement to "warn the Burmese government that we are watching their behavior and that the EU will impose tougher sanctions if they make the wrong choices".