Why does China call itself a ‘dragon’ and India an ‘elephant’? The Communist Party’s ‘animal diplomacy’ explained

China uses animal metaphors in diplomacy, while India avoids such symbolism and sticks to a direct and fact-based diplomatic approach.

Why does China call itself a ‘dragon’ and India an ‘elephant’? The Communist Party’s ‘animal diplomacy’ explained
China uses animal metaphors in diplomacy, while India avoids such symbolism and sticks to a direct and fact-based diplomatic approach.