For net surfers in China, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh [Images] is a 'hero'. Dr Singh was pleasantly surprised to learn this from Chinese premier Wen Jiabao at a dinner hosted by the Chinese leader for the Indian Prime Minister earlier this week.

"You are a hero among those who surf the internet in China," Jiabao told the visiting leader at the dinner.

The personal chemistry between the two leaders was very much evident when Mr Jiabao, braving the chilly winter weather walked for about 50 mt to see off Dr Singh after the dinner.