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China’s global media cooperation and its implications for Europe

Li, Hangwei
External Publications (2026)

in: Anu Juvonen / Evelyn Mantoiu (eds.), China’s development playbook: a test for European democracy support, Brussels: European Democracy/Demo Finland, 33-41

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Within Beijing’s public diplomacy and external propaganda strategy, media cooperation with countries in the global south stands out as particularly significant. For European actors, Chinese media cooperation with Africa, southeast Asia, and Latin America warrants close attention, as Beijing’s expanding influence could marginalise Europe’s ability to project and uphold values such as democracy, transparency, and press freedom.

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