Wolf warriors may have retreated but China remains sensitive to slights

Changes in foreign policy personnel suggest China may be seeking to build bridges. But recent Covid-19 moves also point to the long-term shift towards an assertive China.

The removal of Mr Zhao Lijian as Foreign Ministry spokesman has sidelined one of the most virulent and vocal critics of the US and its allies. PHOTO: AFP
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Are the “wolf warriors” being declawed?

Two recent changes in China’s Foreign Ministry suggest that Beijing may be looking to move away from the acerbic rhetoric of its wolf warriors.

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