China Diplomacy | China Media & Influence

Foreign Malign Influencers

30 days

Summary

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93
Narrative Items
661
Bottom Line Up Front

93 sources in Foreign Malign Influencers are amplifying 661 narrative items relating to the narrative of China's modernization and its global impact. These narratives emphasize mutual benefits through trade, cultural exchanges, and diplomatic relations, showcasing China's role in fostering international cooperation, stability, and shared prosperity, particularly with nations like Malaysia and the GCC.

Reviewing a number of the most relevant narrative items indicates that Ecns.cn consistently portrays China's modernization and international relations in a positive light, emphasizing themes of mutual understanding and economic collaboration. Their language is often uplifting, using phrases like "shared values" and "peaceful development," which downplay potential controversies surrounding China's policies. In contrast, the South China Morning Post offers a somewhat more neutral perspective on British Foreign Secretary David Lammy's visit, while still acknowledging the complexities involving human rights debates. The Straits Times echoes this sentiment but also highlights the tension in UK-China relations, reflecting loaded language that implies the challenges both nations face. Meanwhile, voices from the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines and Sina - English focus heavily on partnership and economic growth with the GCC, showcasing a strategically positive portrayal of international cooperation. Across these sources, there is an underlying bias in favor of the Chinese government's narrative, subtly leveraging propaganda techniques that stress cooperation and peaceful avenues, ultimately aiming to reinforce China's role as a global leader and a model for other nations.

About This Module

The Foreign Malign Influencers module tracks thousands of media organizations and individuals known to advance narratives that favor Russian, Chinese, Iranian, and similar interests.

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Geospatial

This map shows narrative amplification activity by sources in this module. Red indicates origin, yellow is destination.
Origin
Destination
The narrative initially emerged from Beijing, headed for New York. As it spread, the most frequent point of origin remained Beijing, and the most frequent destination shifted to Beijing. There are a total of 20 points of origin, and 34 destinations. Hide details...
16 Oct 2024: Beijing ▸ New York
16 Oct 2024: Beijing ▸ Limassol
16 Oct 2024: Bangkok ▸ Bangkok
16 Oct 2024: Bandar Seri Begawan ▸ Washington
17 Oct 2024: Quito ▸ Dhaka
17 Oct 2024: Beijing ▸ Ulaanbaatar
17 Oct 2024: Beijing ▸ New York
17 Oct 2024: Tokyo ▸ Prescott
17 Oct 2024: Kuala Lumpur ▸ Kuala Lumpur
17 Oct 2024: Beijing ▸ Beijing
17 Oct 2024: Beijing ▸ Pavlohrad
17 Oct 2024: Hong Kong ▸ Beijing
17 Oct 2024: Hong Kong ▸ New York
17 Oct 2024: Beijing ▸ Iwaki
17 Oct 2024: Quezon City ▸ Vientiane
17 Oct 2024: Lima ▸ Lima
18 Oct 2024: Quito ▸ New York
18 Oct 2024: Tokyo ▸ New York
18 Oct 2024: Beijing ▸ Beijing
18 Oct 2024: Manila ▸ Beijing
18 Oct 2024: Hong Kong ▸ Manila
18 Oct 2024: Hanoi ▸ Tokyo
18 Oct 2024: Beijing ▸ Berlin
18 Oct 2024: Beijing ▸ Bangkok
18 Oct 2024: Beijing ▸ Kazan
18 Oct 2024: Hong Kong ▸ Pretoria
18 Oct 2024: Jakarta ▸ Lima
18 Oct 2024: Beijing ▸ Jakarta
18 Oct 2024: Beijing ▸ Qingdao
18 Oct 2024: London ▸ Washington
18 Oct 2024: Beijing ▸ Luoyang
18 Oct 2024: Hong Kong ▸ Jakarta
18 Oct 2024: Hong Kong ▸ Tokyo
18 Oct 2024: Hong Kong ▸ Lewisburg
18 Oct 2024: Tokyo ▸ Taipei
19 Oct 2024: Beijing ▸ Beijing
19 Oct 2024: Kuala Lumpur ▸ Putrajaya
19 Oct 2024: Kathmandu ▸ Kathmandu
19 Oct 2024: Hong Kong ▸ Jakarta
19 Oct 2024: Beijing ▸ Taipei
19 Oct 2024: Singapore ▸ Shanghai
19 Oct 2024: Kuala Lumpur ▸ Beijing
19 Oct 2024: Hong Kong ▸ Beijing
20 Oct 2024: Tokyo ▸ Naples
20 Oct 2024: Bandar Seri Begawan ▸ Jakarta
20 Oct 2024: Beijing ▸ Beijing
20 Oct 2024: Beijing ▸ Jakarta
20 Oct 2024: Sydney ▸ Tokyo
20 Oct 2024: Sydney ▸ Berlin
21 Oct 2024: Beijing ▸ Beijing
21 Oct 2024: Karachi ▸ Jakarta
21 Oct 2024: Beijing ▸ Shanghai
21 Oct 2024: Manila ▸ Manila
21 Oct 2024: Beijing ▸ Kazan
21 Oct 2024: Beijing ▸ Washington
21 Oct 2024: Manila ▸ Beijing
21 Oct 2024: Karachi ▸ Washington
21 Oct 2024: Bangkok ▸ Hanoi
21 Oct 2024: Karachi ▸ New Delhi
21 Oct 2024: Addis Ababa ▸ Addis Ababa
21 Oct 2024: Sydney ▸ Tokyo
21 Oct 2024: Sydney ▸ Washington
21 Oct 2024: Hong Kong ▸ Beijing
22 Oct 2024: Lagos ▸ Abuja
22 Oct 2024: Kathmandu ▸ Kathmandu
22 Oct 2024: Beijing ▸ Kazan
22 Oct 2024: Hong Kong ▸ Manila
22 Oct 2024: Hong Kong ▸ Beijing
22 Oct 2024: Bangkok ▸ Philadelphia
22 Oct 2024: Baghdad ▸ Beijing
22 Oct 2024: Beijing ▸ Vientiane
22 Oct 2024: Beijing ▸ Xiamen
22 Oct 2024: Tokyo ▸ Taipei
22 Oct 2024: Tokyo ▸ Beijing
22 Oct 2024: Hong Kong ▸ Delhi
22 Oct 2024: Karachi ▸ Kazan
22 Oct 2024: Karachi ▸ Washington
22 Oct 2024: Bangkok ▸ Dhaka
22 Oct 2024: Quezon City ▸ Manila

Sources

Sources by Type
Sources of these types represent most of the amplification activity around this narrative
sources by Volume
These sources are amplifying the most items involved in this narrative. Click to see details of each source's narrative activity.
Top sources
Day-by-day volumetric activity of sources amplifying the most items around this narrative
South China Morning Post
11% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this source.
Ecns.cn
7% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this source.
Asia Times
6% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this source.
The Japan News
5% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this source.
Dawn.com
5% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this source.
China Daily
4% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this source.
Bernama.com
4% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this source.
John Menadue
3% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this source.
BusinessWorld
3% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this source.
Bangkok Post
3% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this source.
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Top Items

These narrative items are the most relevant and/or the most amplified. Click to see details and suggested messages.
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Themes

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These adjacent themes are currently being amplified along with the main narrative. Click to see details of narrative activity related to each one.
US Strategy in Taiwan Strait
The United States is likely to support Lai Ching-te to maintain the status quo in the Taiwan Strait, focusing on its Indo-Pacific strategy and avoiding provoking conflicts with China.
Chinese Foreign Minister participates in G20
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi engages with global leaders at the G20 foreign ministers meeting in New York amid the UN General Assembly.
Strengthening Influence in South China Sea
China's aggressive actions in the South China Sea prompt Philippines to defend sovereignty through partnerships.
Celebrating diplomatic relations and strategic partnership
At an event marking the anniversary of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, Vietnamese leader Tô Lâm underscores the opportunities for deepening relations with the United States.
Participation in key regional discussions
The Thai Prime Minister is set to attend the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits, addressing crucial strategic issues alongside leaders from various nations.
Japan seeks balanced US relations
The Ishiba administration emphasizes a balanced relationship with the US and proposes an Asian NATO to enhance security against China and Russia.
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Entities

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These entities are mentioned most frequently in the narratives highlighted in this brief. Click to see details of narrative activity related to each one.
Miscellaneous
China's opening-up policy
A policy aimed at increasing trade and economic collaboration with other countries.
Two-state solution
A proposed solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Cultural exchanges
Programs and activities aimed at promoting mutual understanding between different cultures.
Economic collaboration
Joint efforts between countries to enhance economic growth and trade.
Student mobility
The movement of students between countries for educational purposes.
Peaceful development
A concept emphasizing growth and progress without conflict.
Organizations
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
A regional intergovernmental political and economic union of six Middle Eastern countries.
European Union (EU)
A political and economic union of 27 European countries.
DPRK (Democratic People's Republic of Korea)
The official name of North Korea.
Chinese government
The central government of the People's Republic of China.
Latin American and Caribbean diplomats
Diplomatic representatives from Latin American and Caribbean nations.
Guizhou Village Super League
A local football league in Guizhou, China.
Events
Discover China Cultural Tour
A program aimed at promoting cultural exchange between China and other nations.
Ping-Pong Diplomacy
A historical event that improved US-China relations through sports.
China-DPRK diplomatic relations anniversary
Celebration of 75 years of diplomatic relations between China and North Korea.
GCC-China Summit
A summit aimed at strengthening ties between China and the Gulf Cooperation Council.
Football match in Rongjiang County
A friendly match between Latin American diplomats and a local football team.
China-EU relations discussions
Diplomatic talks focused on improving relations between China and the European Union.
People
Xi Jinping
General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and President of China.
Kim Jong Un
Supreme Leader of North Korea.
Wang Yi
China's top diplomat and State Councilor.
David Lammy
British Foreign Secretary.
Chinese officials
Government representatives from China involved in diplomatic discussions.
Foreign ministers of Israel and Iran
Diplomatic representatives from Israel and Iran.
Miscellaneous
China's opening-up policy
A policy aimed at increasing trade and economic collaboration with other countries.
Two-state solution
A proposed solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Cultural exchanges
Programs and activities aimed at promoting mutual understanding between different cultures.
Economic collaboration
Joint efforts between countries to enhance economic growth and trade.
Student mobility
The movement of students between countries for educational purposes.
Peaceful development
A concept emphasizing growth and progress without conflict.
Organizations
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
A regional intergovernmental political and economic union of six Middle Eastern countries.
European Union (EU)
A political and economic union of 27 European countries.
DPRK (Democratic People's Republic of Korea)
The official name of North Korea.
Chinese government
The central government of the People's Republic of China.
Latin American and Caribbean diplomats
Diplomatic representatives from Latin American and Caribbean nations.
Guizhou Village Super League
A local football league in Guizhou, China.
Events
Discover China Cultural Tour
A program aimed at promoting cultural exchange between China and other nations.
Ping-Pong Diplomacy
A historical event that improved US-China relations through sports.
China-DPRK diplomatic relations anniversary
Celebration of 75 years of diplomatic relations between China and North Korea.
GCC-China Summit
A summit aimed at strengthening ties between China and the Gulf Cooperation Council.
Football match in Rongjiang County
A friendly match between Latin American diplomats and a local football team.
China-EU relations discussions
Diplomatic talks focused on improving relations between China and the European Union.
People
Xi Jinping
General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and President of China.
Kim Jong Un
Supreme Leader of North Korea.
Wang Yi
China's top diplomat and State Councilor.
David Lammy
British Foreign Secretary.
Chinese officials
Government representatives from China involved in diplomatic discussions.
Foreign ministers of Israel and Iran
Diplomatic representatives from Israel and Iran.

Context

China's modernization, driven by its opening-up policy, has significantly impacted global trade and economic growth, fostering mutual understanding among nations. Demographically, China is home to the world's largest population, which presents both opportunities and challenges in terms of labor supply and social services. The emphasis on shared values and peaceful development reflects a strategic approach to international relations, particularly with countries like Malaysia, which has benefited from economic collaboration and cultural exchanges.

The importance of educational and cultural exchanges, highlighted by initiatives like "Ping-Pong Diplomacy," underscores the role of soft power in building constructive relations. Such exchanges can mitigate tensions and promote cooperation, especially in the context of U.S.-China relations. The friendly football match between Latin American diplomats and a local team exemplifies how sports can bridge cultural divides and foster goodwill.

China's diplomatic engagements extend to its relationships with North Korea, Israel, and Iran, where it seeks to enhance strategic communication and promote stability in volatile regions. The commitment to a two-state solution in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict reflects China's growing role as a mediator in international affairs.

The partnership between China and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) illustrates a new model of international relations focused on mutual support and cooperation in trade and technology. This relationship is crucial for energy security and economic development in both regions.

In Europe, China's call for objective policies from the EU highlights the need for consistent diplomatic engagement, especially amid ongoing tensions over human rights and security issues. The emphasis on dialogue and cooperation indicates China's strategic intent to position itself as a key player in addressing global challenges while promoting its modernization agenda.
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