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When Chinese keyboard warriors’ hurt feelings spill over into real life
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The term "wolf warrior" in "wolf warrior diplomacy" was borrowed from a patriotic movie starring Chinese actor Wu Jing as a maverick soldier who takes out China's adversaries around the world.
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BEIJING - In recent weeks, Chinese nationals have made the news overseas for their reaction to real or perceived slights against their compatriots – one on board a Cathay Pacific flight over a blanket request, and another at Changi Airport involving purportedly bad customer service.
They highlight an apparently growing trend: As China grows in might on the international stage, its people are becoming more vocal about how others view or treat them.
