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Backlash in China targets ambassador after bridge-building with India
The online anger extends beyond specific comments by Chinese envoy Xu Feihong, reflecting broader public frustration with Beijing’s recent diplomatic push toward New Delhi.
SCMP Economy reports that nationalist backlash in China has erupted after the Chinese ambassador to India sought to build bridges with Indian audiences, with the envoy Xu Feihong becoming a focal point for online criticism.
The outlet says some commenters questioned whether Xu was fulfilling his role, while others turned sharply xenophobic, accusing him of allowing large numbers of Indians to enter China and of harming the country.
According to SCMP Economy, the outrage is not limited to Xu’s remarks, but also reflects deeper dissatisfaction with Beijing’s diplomatic overtures to New Delhi, with Xu serving as the public face in India.
The story frames the ambassador as a lightning rod for broader anger among web users, highlighting how diplomatic outreach toward India can quickly spill into domestic political and social backlash.