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How Russian Propaganda Dominates Chinese Social Media

April 8, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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How Russian Propaganda Dominates Chinese Social Media
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China originally wanted to depict neutrality on Russia’s invasion or Ukraine but it is increasingly clear that it is supportive of Russian aggression. Its cyberspace is overtly awash with Russian propaganda on the war. Experts believe the activities are an attempt by Beijing to stoke anti-Western feelings. This article by William Yang is published by Deutsche Welle. Here is an excerpt:

China may have wanted to present itself as a neutral party to the war in Ukraine, but dominant messages on its internet are portraying a different reality.

As Russia continues to spread its propaganda about the war through different channels, a cyber monitoring group in Taiwan found that pro-Kremlin propaganda has also been spreading rapidly on Chinese social media.

According to a report released by Taiwan-based Doublethink Lab, the close relationship between Russian and Chinese state media has helped to amplify Russian propaganda on Chinese social media platforms like Weibo. Analysts think it is part of Beijing’s efforts to encourage solidarity between China and Russia as it deals with “foreign forces interfering in its internal affairs” and “foreign-funded Nazism.”

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Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, China, Dictatorships, Europe, Russia, Ukraine

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