‘This Is New Delhi’: Around 150 Chinese Vloggers Allegedly Pass Off Dhaka Slums As India’s Capital

Published 10 Nov 2026, 18:12 IST

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India has urged action against Chinese vloggers who filmed scenes in Bangladesh and presented them as footage of India, alleging that the misleading portrayal deliberately distorts geographical locations and uses deceptive online content to create negative perceptions of India among international audiences. New Delhi said the practice points to a coordinated anti‑India campaign and has called on authorities in Beijing and Dhaka to take action against those involved in presenting a ‘distorted picture’ of the country.

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Around 150 Chinese vloggers allegedly livestream Dhaka's poor neighbourhoods while misleading viewers into believing they are watching New Delhi.

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TFI Post Right TFI Post 09 Nov 2026, 16:57 IST

Jihadi Bangladesh: Chinese Influencers Caught Passing Off Dhaka Slums as Delhi

A disturbing digital propaganda operation has come under scrutiny after around 150 Chinese influencers were reportedly found filming impoverished neighbourhoods in Bangladesh and presenting them as locations in New Delhi. The revelations have raised questions about China’s information warfare…

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India TV Right Independent News Service 10 Nov 2026, 16:55 IST

'Peddling false narratives': India hits out at Chinese vloggers' attempts to misrepresent Dhaka as Delhi

India on Tuesday described Chinese vloggers presenting slums in Bangladesh's Dhaka as locations in New Delhi as unfortunate, expressing concerns over the incident and calling for appropriate action against those responsible for those responsible.

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ABP Live Center-Right ABP Group 10 Nov 2026, 17:59 IST

‘False Narratives’: India Flags Reports Of Chinese Nationals Portraying Dhaka As Delhi, Urges Action

India on Tuesday expressed concern over reports that Chinese nationals were filming impoverished neighbourhoods in Bangladesh and presenting the footage as scenes from New Delhi. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal termed attempts to portray a distorted picture of any…

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The Logical Indian Left The Logical Indian (independent digital media) Current article 10 Nov 2026, 18:12 IST

‘This Is New Delhi’: Around 150 Chinese Vloggers Allegedly Pass Off Dhaka Slums As India’s Capital

Around 150 Chinese vloggers allegedly livestream Dhaka's poor neighbourhoods while misleading viewers into believing they are watching New Delhi.

Read at The Logical Indian ↗