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How China's State Actors Create a "Us vs US" World during Covid-19 Pandemic on Social Media
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Abstract Health and science controversies surrounding Covid-19 pandemic have been politicized by state actors to manipulate international relations and politics. China is no exception. Using a package of communication tactics, the Chinese government has been engaging in an English-language information campai... view more
Health and science controversies surrounding Covid-19 pandemic have been politicized by state actors to manipulate international relations and politics. China is no exception. Using a package of communication tactics, the Chinese government has been engaging in an English-language information campaign to create an “Us vs US” world during the pandemic on social media. While the world is scrutinizing the accuracy of and the intention behind the information disseminated by China’s state actors, this commentary urges scholars to also focus on the influence of such information on global audiences, as well as on global power dynamics.... view less
Keywords
China; social media; opinion formation; mediatization; international relations
Classification
Media Contents, Content Analysis
Media Politics, Information Politics, Media Law
Free Keywords
Coronavirus; Covid-19; ideological square; information campaign; mis/disinformation; national responsibility; soft power; "us" vs "them"
Document language
English
Publication Year
2020
Page/Pages
p. 452-457
Journal
Media and Communication, 8 (2020) 2
Issue topic
Health and Science Controversies in the Digital World: News, Mis/Disinformation and Public Engagement
ISSN
2183-2439
Status
Published Version; reviewed