A surge of racist AI-generated videos is circulating on Chinese social media platforms, primarily depicting white, Black, and Indian men as perpetrators of misconduct. These videos typically show foreigners behaving badly – pushing elderly people, cutting in line, or harassing women – followed by a Chinese intervention enforcing rules. While the Chinese government utilizes social media to disseminate messages and benefits from online nationalist support, this trend reveals potential limitations to that control. The videos targeting Indians often extend beyond individual behavior to make broader generalizations about the entire nationality, portraying them as deceitful and unhygienic. Although the government’s direct involvement is unclear, the phenomenon highlights a complex relationship between the state and online nationalism within a broader context of digital patriotism aiming to showcase China’s growing global power and desired social norms. Experts note that the videos align with a larger trend of national pride and reclaiming a prominent position on the world stage.