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Situation report: Contested narratives about China on V4 social media

Key takeaways: Social media discourse on China in the Visegrad Four (V4) countries is primarily influenced by domestic divisions, with China being used as a tool in political infighting. Slovakia and Hungary’s close relations with China are a source of controversy domestically. Chinese investment in Hungary is a particularly hot-button issue due to its perceived… Continue reading

TikTok exodus to Xiaohongshu: building bridges or buying into Chinese soft power?

The migration of American “TikTok refugees” to another Chinese app, Xiaohongshu (Red Note), is unlikely to revive meaningful citizen-level exchanges between the US and China. Instead, it risks becoming a one-sided narrative tool, shaped by China’s carefully curated self-portrayal. Key takeaways: The fleeting interactions between Americans and Chinese on Xiaohongshu note are likely to remain… Continue reading TikTok exodus to Xiaohongshu: building bridges or buying into Chinese soft power?

Chinese Media Watch: Trump’s territorial ambitions as seen from Beijing

Chinese media have seized on Trump’s remarks about gaining control of Canada, Greenland, and Panama, spinning the controversial comments to bolster China’s image on the global stage. Key takeaways: Trump largely framed his territorial expansion ambitions as a response to a major security threat posed by China, which did not go unnoticed in Chinese media.… Continue reading Chinese Media Watch: Trump’s territorial ambitions as seen from Beijing

Debating Chinese EVs on social media in Central Europe

This publication is the inaugural report of the project “Investigating China-related narratives in the Central European information space” that CEIAS is implementing in cooperation with Matej Bel University, supported by the European Media and Information Fund (EMIF) managed by the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation. The sole responsibility for any content supported by the European Media and… Continue reading Debating Chinese EVs on social media in Central Europe

China’s dual façade: narratives and realities vis-à-vis the war in Ukraine

China’s involvement in Ukraine is driven less by ideological alignment with Russia and more by a strategic effort to undermine the United States and secure access to vital resources and strategic positions that advance its long-term goals. Key Takeaways: China’s approach to the war in Ukraine is characterized by a dual façade, where its official… Continue reading China’s dual façade: narratives and realities vis-à-vis the war in Ukraine

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Tag: Perceptions • Propaganda • Media

Situation report: Contested narratives about China on V4 social media

TikTok exodus to Xiaohongshu: building bridges or buying into Chinese soft power?

Chinese Media Watch: Trump’s territorial ambitions as seen from Beijing

Debating Chinese EVs on social media in Central Europe

China’s dual façade: narratives and realities vis-à-vis the war in Ukraine

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