Chinese journalists, including those who work for State media outlets, criticised the post, which was subsequently deleted. “The official mindset of Chinese society toward India’s epidemic situation must be sympathetic and supportive of their battle against it, and this is indeed the case. I don’t think it’s proper for social media accounts of certain Chinese official institutions or other influential forces to mock India at present,” he wrote. “Even today when India is in trouble and China is lending it a helping hand, India still holds a grudge and remains narrow-minded. The other faction thinks the level was not high and an official account should not post such things,” he said, adding he supported the latter view.

Source: The Hindu May 08, 2021 16:52 UTC