Following the 17+1 summit that was held this February, Chinese media fostered narratives about supposedly lively cooperation between China and the CEE countries. The timing of this year’s 17+1 summit (held online on February 9, 2021) was especially important in the context of the global challenges represented by the COVID-19 pandemic, the EU’s growing dilemma… Continue reading Chinese Media Watch: 17+1 and Chinese vaccines inject new momentum in the cooperation platform
President Trump’s attempts to compromise the election results and the unprecedented assault on the Capitol gave China once again a chance to highlight the supposed superiority of its own political system and point out the inherent failures of democracy. News about electoral scandals along with the U.S. fiasco in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic thus largely… Continue reading The U.S. elections in Chinese media: The fragmented ‘American dream’ and China’s rise
Chinese media see the U.S. pressure and alleged ‘flaws’ of the democratic system as the driving forces behind Czech Senate President Vystrčil’s visit to Taiwan. Czech Senate President Vystrčil’s delegation to Taiwan was so far the highest-ranking official visit ever from the Czech Republic to the self-governing island in the Asia Pacific. The 89-member delegation… Continue reading Chinese Media Watch: Paying the heavy price? Vystrčil’s visit to Taiwan in mainland Chinese media
China was hit by the Covid-19 outbreak at the least convenient time this year. The disease spread across the country in January and its epicenter moved to Europe in March. The Chinese authorities claim the coronavirus has been successfully contained, the state media praise the way CCP dealt with the crisis and portray it as… Continue reading China’s story about Covid-19: China to praise, America to blame, Europe to learn
After Tsai Ing-wen’s re-election in Taiwan, Chinese state media commented on the result with disappointment, accusing Tsai of using “dirty tactics”, criticizing Washington for constant interference in the regional leadership election, and reiterating Beijing’s consistent and firm stance against any pro-independence movement in Taiwan. Vocal groups of Chinese netizens expressed their disappointment over China’s policies… Continue reading Chinese Media Watch: Netizens calling for taking Taiwan by force
