#Disinformation
Voice for CHOICE #34: Taiwan Election Insights with Marcin Jerzewski
The 2024 presidential election in Taiwan holds great significance as it will determine the future of Taiwan’s relationship with China, the United States, and the rest of the world. Though the West often views…
Twitter Makes It Easier for China’s Propaganda
Changes in Twitter moderation policies and controversial management decisions open doors for Chinese propaganda on the platform.
“Neo-Nazis” and “Bio-Labs” Drive Ukraine-Related Traffic to Chinese International Media
Despite frequently appearing among the top results on Google search, a case study shows that Chinese state media attract surprisingly little traffic through global news-related keywords. However, among those rare cases, anti-US content and China’s Ukraine-related disinformation narratives feature prominently.
Parliamentary Diplomacy to Boost the Resilience of EU-Taiwan Ties
Parliamentary diplomacy has brought Taiwan closer to Europe and encouraged learning from its expertise in combatting disinformation. By exploiting the lack of Taiwan and China competence across the EU, Beijing continues to blur the line between its so-called One-China Principle and the EU’s own One-China Policy. A communication offensive on Taiwan’s relevance to the EU reinforced by parliamentary diplomacy would empower Europeans in the face of Beijing’s disinformation efforts and help keep Taiwan close.
Look Who’s Talking: Chinese and Russian Propaganda and Disinformation in Europe
China Observers in Central and Eastern Europe (CHOICE) hosted a panel discussion entitled Look Who’s Talking: Chinese and Russian Propaganda and Disinformation in Europe on 22 September in Prague.
How Russian Disinformation Troubles Sino-Polish Ties
Ties between Warsaw and Beijing are going through a rocky period, impacted by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. China’s unwillingness to curb the spread of Russian disinformation about Poland within China runs contrary to Beijing’s quest of “telling China’s story well,” underling its failure to take Poland’s fundamental security concerns seriously.
Dissecting the Confluence of China and Russia’s Propaganda Efforts in Central Europe
With the war in Ukraine dominating the media headlines, China’s reaction to the Russian invasion has merited close attention. While continuously proclaiming the respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, the complex nature of the…
Moscow and Beijing Telling Their Stories (Un)Well
This article was originally published by the School of Oriental and African Studies China Institute. Recent months have indisputably proven that Russia has become a major disruptor to the European security order, while China is…
Voice for CHOICE #15: The Polish Perspective on Sino-Russian Relations with Alicja Bachulska
On the sidelines of the Beijing Olympics, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met for the 38th time, issuing a joint statement that may well become a major milestone in bilateral ties. The…
Czechia: A Case Study of China’s Changing Overseas Propaganda Efforts
This article originally appeared in The Diplomat. As China steps up its efforts to manage global opinions, it increasingly customizes its message to local audiences, including via cooperation with disinformation outlets. Notably, as thoroughly explored…