Hu Xijin, editor-in-chief of Global Times, China's state-run media, on Friday posted a video of Chinese soldiers enjoying hot meals in subzero temperatures in Ladakh delivered via drones, and added a caption "some sympathize with the nearby Indian soldiers who can only eat cold canned food and have to endure the severe cold and potential spread of COVID-19".
The video, which was perhaps aimed at gaining praise for the People's Liberation Army and Chinese government, ended up garnering some strong reactions on Twitter.
Indian netizens called the video an attempt to "show off" and slammed it saying the border is not a place for a picnic.
Others took aim at the attempt to mock Indian army and resorted to memes.
New Delhi and Beijing recently agreed to abide by existing bilateral accords and protocols so as to "maintain peace and tranquility in the border areas".
Most recently, on 8 September, images allegedly showing dozens of Chinese troops armed with spears, machetes and automatic rifles emerged on Indian media.