"The monthly magazine China Today is under fire over its cover photo for a story on China-Myanmar relations. The cover of the June issue featuring the old palace walls in Mandalay with a reflection of a Chinese palace wall in Mandalay’s moat has gone viral this week. Social media commenters said the picture undermines the sovereignty of Myanmar. One Facebook comment said the Mandalay Palace is a symbol of the country’s sovereignty and putting a Chinese palace as a reflection suggested China had great influence over Mandalay, as well as the wider country. “We need to urge the government to take note of this magazine. The old palace of Mandalay is a symbol of our power and cultural heritage. Using a reflection of a Chinese palace is an insult and challenges our sovereignty. It could create more bad feeling for China, as many already dislike the Chinese influence,” posted Facebook user Ko Nay Min. Mandalay, Myanmar’s last royal capital, is seen as a cultural and business hub that acts as a gateway to China..."