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November 16, 2025The British Journal of Politics and International RelationsOpen Access

The enemy behind the scenes: How China’s propaganda shores up support for Russia’s war in Ukraine

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TWTao WangHHHan-Yu Hsu

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Overview

Analysis reveals how a propaganda campaign swayed Chinese public opinion on the international crisis in Ukraine, indicating effective manipulation tactics.

Key Points

  • Propaganda campaign influenced public opinion, leading to increased support for Russia's invasion.
  • In a two-wave longitudinal survey, many Chinese people adopted pro-Russian attitudes.
  • Observational evidence highlights how framing the conflict involved the U.S. as an enemy increased support.
  • The approach underscores how authoritarian tactics can manipulate views in an international crisis.

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Wang et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6925198ec0ce034ddc3533d4https://doi.org/10.1177/13691481251391638
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