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This research aims to examine how the Chinese government uses foreign experts to bolster its legitimacy.

Praise from the International Community: How China Uses Foreign Experts to Legitimize Authoritarian Rule

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This research aims to examine how the Chinese government uses foreign experts to bolster its legitimacy.
Analyzed citations of non-Chinese intellectuals in 31 major Chinese news outlets.
Compiled a list of 723 foreign experts who positively evaluated China.
Identified five major topics frequently cited by these experts.
Findings reveal a mixed effectiveness in China's propaganda strategy.
The expert opinions reflect a US-centric focus and support for existing power structures.
Highlights the social and ethical concerns regarding the potential distortion of expert evaluations.

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Explores how foreign experts legitimize Chinese government policies, suggesting intricate propaganda strategies.

Kecheng Fang (2021) studied this question.

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