How China Has Attempted To Build An Information and Media Superpower
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How China Has Attempted To Build An Information and Media Superpower

China is attempting to build a media and information superpower.
Chinese President Xi Jinping (L) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attend the group photo session during the BRICS Summit at the Xiamen International Conference and Exhibition Center in Xiamen, China, on September 4, 2017.
Chinese President Xi Jinping (L) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attend the group photo session during the BRICS Summit at the Xiamen International Conference and Exhibition Center in Xiamen, China, on September 4, 2017. Kenzaburo Fukuhara/Pool via Reuters
Blog Post by Joshua Kurlantzick
February 24, 2023 4:21 pm (EST)

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Influence Campaigns and Disinformation

Since President Xi Jinping took power in 2012, China has significantly increased investment in its global media presence to develop “discourse power” and influence how China is perceived around the world. However, its efforts have not always been successful—in some cases, such as India, China’s attempts to influence the domestic politics of countries have backfired and harmed its global image. For more on China’s information and influence efforts in India and around the world, see my new book review and interview with The Kootneeti.

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Influence Campaigns and Disinformation

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