Some Chinese diplomats adopt a strategic ethos known as “wolf warrior.” The idea behind the ethos is to robustly and relentlessly refute criticisms of the Chinese Communist Party and its top officials.

Based on their tweets over the past few days, however, one must ask whether the wolf warriors have been infected by rabies. This is an ailment I’ve previously pondered might be afflicting Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian. So his latest social media adventures seem like the best place to start.