Backlash from Malaysians amid Chinese criticism over flight MH370

A torrent of criticism from China's government and people over Malaysia's handling of the search for flight MH370 has sparked a backlash.

Fed up with attacks in the media by celebrities and an escalating boycott of travel and goods, Malaysians are increasingly viewing Chinese as high-handed, harsh and hypocritical.

Watch: China's Zhang Ziyi makes a plea for "the truth" about flight MH370

Chinese celebrities including Zhang Ziyi have urged Chinese not to visit the country.

Grief-stricken relatives have cursed and screamed at government and airline officials, accusing them of murder. Some tried to storm the Malaysian embassy in Beijing.