Context: Although the Chinese government was initially praised for its response to the quake (especially in comparison to Myanmar's ruling military junta's blockade of aid during Cyclone Nargis), it then saw an erosion in confidence over the school construction scandal.

Question: What government blocked aid after Cyclone Nargis?
Answer: Myanmar

Question: Over what scandal did the Chinese government lose in public opinion?
Answer: school construction scandal

Question: What was the Chinese government first praised for?
Answer: response to the quake