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Marriage of Convenience: How European Far-Right and Far-Left Discovered China
This article was originally published at The Diplomat. An extended version is republished here with the permission of the author. European far-right and far-left political parties, though ideologically opposed, are finding common ground in…
TikToker’s Trip to China: The Influencer or the Influenced?
This article is part of a series of articles authored by young, aspiring China scholars under the Future CHOICE initiative. China has been cultivating a network of Western influencers across various platforms to shape global…
Xinjiang ‘Normalization’: China’s Next Phase in Assimilation and Propaganda
Xi Jinping’s call for the “normalization” of politics in Xinjiang does not signal the end of the repressive policies in the northwestern province. Instead, it marks a shift from the “strike hard” campaign to…
China Radio International Hides Behind Commercial Radio Stations in Europe
Chinese propaganda has found itself a new platform in commercial radios across Europe, displaying a new form of information laundering by Beijing. The article was originally published in The Diplomat and is republished here…
How to Deal with the War Machine? China’s Narratives and Policies After NATO’s Summit in Vilnius
The recently concluded NATO summit has reinforced Chinese authorities’ belief that the Alliance activity with partners in the Indo-Pacific is part of the US hegemonic interests. In an effort to counter this, China is developing a narrative of NATO as a destabilizing actor while strengthening its military capabilities, including in cooperation with foreign partners.
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.
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.
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…
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…