Furious Patriots: China s Diplomatic Makeover Backfires Furious Patriots: China s Diplomatic Makeover Backfires Under fire in recent years over issues ranging from human rights abuses to blame for the Covid-19 pandemic, Beijing unleashed a new breed of diplomat that became known as wolf warriors a popular term for belligerent nationalism inspired by a Chinese blockbuster film.
If China tries to soften its image, patriots at home will be furious. (Representational)
Beijing, China:
For over a year they have whipped up outrage against the West, but as China s wolf warrior diplomats are told to tone down the fury, they face an unexpected source of opposition: nationalists at home.