China's Global Times, Xinhua X-Account handles Blocked in India
Global Times, known for its pro-Beijing rhetoric and criticism of India, has previously been accused of spreading disinformation
By : PTI
Update: 2025-05-14 06:25 GMT
New Delhi: The X accounts of Global Times and Xinhua on Wednesday showed that it has been withheld in India in response to a legal request. An email query sent to the Ministry of Electronics and IT elicited no immediate reply in this regard.
The move comes shortly after India strongly objected to China’s attempt to rename locations in Arunachal Pradesh, calling the move “preposterous.”
While no official reason has been provided, the action aligns with India’s ongoing efforts to counter foreign influence operations deemed harmful to national security. Global Times, known for its pro-Beijing rhetoric and criticism of India, has previously been accused of spreading disinformation, especially during periods of heightened bilateral tension such as the 2020 Galwan Valley clashes.
While no official reason has been provided, the action aligns with India’s ongoing efforts to counter foreign influence operations deemed harmful to national security. Global Times, known for its pro-Beijing rhetoric and criticism of India, has previously been accused of spreading disinformation, especially during periods of heightened bilateral tension such as the 2020 Galwan Valley clashes.