COVID-19 Blame Hardened China's Global Attitude: Foreign Secretary Misri

The Hindu · india

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated that China's perception of being blamed and stigmatized by the international community during COVID-19 led to a harsher attitude towards the world. He noted this sentiment contributed to China's stringent lockdown measures. Misri recalled facing challenges as Ambassador during the 2020 Galwan Valley confrontation amidst the pandemic, which complicated interactions and understanding domestic perceptions. He mentioned that India did not assign blame for the pandemic, but China felt unfairly targeted.