In early June 2022, Slovak parliamentarians visited Taiwan. Chinese media did not hesitate to comment. As the frequency of bilateral visits between Slovakia and Taiwan has increased, Slovakia has gradually gained a reputation in the Chinese media as a “troublemaker country” . To diminish the importance of the most recent visit by a Slovakian delegation… Continue reading Chinese Media Watch: Slovak delegation flew more than 8,000 kilometers to humiliate Taiwan
Chinese media echo the Russian version of events in Bucha while blaming the West for the continued conflict in Ukraine. Whereas most Chinese netizens have no problem believing it, voices of support for Ukraine and calls for punishment of the aggressors are not unheard of either. They are, however, often met with criticism from fellow… Continue reading Chinese Media Watch: Blaming everyone but the Russian military for the killings in Bucha
Pro-Russia sentiments on the Chinese internet reflect growing solidarity between both nations that culminated in an official form when Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping signed a joint statement on February 4 on the side-lines of the Winter Olympics. Chinese netizens praise and admire Putin while they have nothing but scorn for Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, facing… Continue reading Chinese Media Watch: In Chinese media and amongst netizens, Russia’s invasion finds understandings
As tensions over Taiwan grow between China and Lithuania, Slovakia adds fuel to the fire by having sent to the island its highest-rank economic delegation ever. Should Slovakia expect similar retaliation measures as Lithuania? What did the Chinese media write about the visit? On 5 December 2021, a Slovak delegation consisting of 43 members, including… Continue reading Chinese Media Watch: By visiting Taiwan, Slovakia is taking the Lithuanian road
Taiwanese foreign minister Joseph Wu visited Slovakia and the Czech Republic in October 2021 to strengthen friendship among like-minded democratic countries. Along with Joseph Wu’s visit, an economic delegation of 66 members led by Taiwan’s National Development Council visited Slovakia, the Czech Republic, and Lithuania to boost economic and trade cooperation. Despite the unofficial character… Continue reading Chinese Media Watch: Joseph Wu’s visit to Europe advocates secessionist ideas
