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Chinese ambassador to India Xu Feihong's efforts to improve bilateral relations have sparked nationalist criticism on Chinese social media. Some users accused him of forgetting his role, arguing that he should focus on making Indians more favorable toward China rather than understanding India's perspective. The backlash highlights ongoing tensions in China-India relations and the difficulty of diplomatic bridge-building.
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China and India are major Asian powers with border disputes.
Some Chinese social media users accused Xu Feihong of losing sight of his role.
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Chinese ambassador to India Xu Feihong attempted bridge-building between the two countries.
South China Morning Post- China and India are major Asian powers with border disputes.
- The ambassador's effort is part of managing a complex relationship.
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Chinese ambassador to India Xu Feihong attempted bridge-building between the two countries.
South China Morning PostSome Chinese social media users accused Xu Feihong of losing sight of his role.
OpinionThe ambassador's efforts triggered a fierce nationalist backlash in China.
South China Morning PostOne social media user said the ambassador's job was to make Indians more friendly towards China, not the other way around.
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