Tag: People’s Daily

As Xi Heads to San Francisco, Chinese Propaganda Embraces America

After years of anti-American propaganda, the softer, warmer depiction of relations with the United States has left some Chinese social media users confused or amused.

November 14, 2023
China Ramps Up Culture Crackdown, Canceling Music and Comedy Shows

Performances across the country were canceled last week after Beijing began investigating a stand-up comedian.

May 24, 2023
China Tries to Depict Furor Over Spy Balloon as Sign of U.S. Decline

Ignoring charges of spying, Beijing says Washington’s “overreaction” is a symptom of the country’s broken politics.

February 14, 2023
Perils of Preaching Nationalism Play Out on Chinese Social Media

Many users mocked the government for not taking military action to stop Nancy Pelosi’s Taiwan trip, saying it hadn’t lived up to its tough rhetoric.

August 4, 2022