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China’s Sophisticated Media Strategy - A Cause for Concern?

Louisa Lim, Senior Lecturer, University of Melbourne

07-Sep-20 09:37

China’s Sophisticated Media Strategy - A Cause for Concern?

China’s strategy to expand its economic influence, through ambitious projects such as the Belt and Road Initiative is well-documented and monitored. But perhaps less paid attention to is China’s parallel effort to boost its global media presence - which observers say may not be as innocent as it seems. A recent report published by the International Federation of Journalists assesses the impact of China’s media influence on global journalism unions and individual journalists. We speak to co-author Louisa Lim for more insights.

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Tags:  journalist,  information war,  propaganda,  Uighur,  CGTN,  Xinhua, 


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