China's state-run media has taken a swipe at India's press for raking up negative emotions about Beijing, Times of India reported, citing an article in The Global Times.

The Global Times, an English newspaper backed by the Chinese government, said the free press in India "has not yet learned to see the considerable potential of the bilateral relationships with a constructive mind-set."

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The article claims that the Indian media tend to use negative words like "invasion" or "transgression" when describing China. It also accused the press in India of overplaying the China threat from time to time.

The editorial took critical note of some of the eye-catching headlines that appeared in Indian media ahead of China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to the country last week. It referred to a particular headline: 'China blocked India's NSG bid, but now wants help on the South China Sea.' The headline claimed that Wang had requested India not to raise the South China Sea issue at the upcoming G20 Summit.            

The Chinese newspaper responded to this headline stating: "Unlike the Indian media's tone, there is no need for Beijing to beg for New Delhi's favor." It pointed that Wang's was solely aimed at seeking New Delhi's cooperation ahead of the upcoming G20 and BRICS summits.

The editorial stopped short of criticizing the Indian government. Instead, it showered praises on the Indian government for not falling into the trap of the sensationalized Indian media and provocative public opinion. The editorial said that thanks to efforts by both governments, both countries are enhancing cooperation on a range of bilateral and regional issues.  

The article called on media houses of both countries not to fall into the design of Western forces seeking to create differences between New Delhi and Beijing.

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