Hu Xijin, editor of the Global Times, is a combative public voice for Xi Jinping’s government at a time of open rivalry with the United States.
Tag: Propaganda
Messages on the Moon From a World Turned Upside Down
Our journey to the moon took us a long way from Earth, but it was always tangled up with power politics here on the ground.
Europe Built a System to Fight Russian Meddling. It’s Struggling.
As governments debate the best way to combat Kremlin propaganda, internal documents show the political disputes behind what appeared to be an ambitious effort.
Why Many in China Oppose Hong Kong’s Protests
It goes beyond propaganda.
Patriotic Movie Apparently Falls Afoul of China’s Censors
A big-budget war movie in China seems to be the latest target of a political crackdown on cultural works that many fear is intensifying.
In Pictures: For Kim Jong-un and Xi Jinping, Small Talk and Mass Games
China’s leader made a rare visit to North Korea this week, a two-day trip full of pomp and propaganda.
Looking for Free Speech in Russia? Try YouTube
The online video site has become a primary information source for tens of millions in a country where television avoids topics uncongenial to the government.
Kim Jong-un Pans Mass Games, and the Spectacle Is Suspended
The propaganda show that features thousands of children in synchronized events has been a hit with foreign tourists and North Korea’s elites.
Anchors From Fox and Chinese State TV Hold Live Debate on Trade
Experts say the debate between Trish Regan and Liu Xin will help a Communist Party-controlled television network raise its profile in America, where it has struggled to gain a foothold.
China’s Propaganda Machine Takes Aim at U.S. Over Trade War
Nationalism has surged as commentators attack “Giant Baby Trump” and vow to resist American demands.