Underlying tensions due to skirmishes along the border have caused political strain between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese Premier Xi Jinping.

Former UK Secretary questions WHO’s credibility, lashes out at China for COVID-19 Cover-Up
Smith lashed out at WHO chief Tedros Ghebreyesus for congratulating the Chinese Communist Party for “their timely action and transparency” stating that the Xi Jinping-led government knew how “destructive” the virus that originated from Wuhan could be transmitted from human to human.