China In Context
How China sees the Middle East
Nov 7, 2023
China's perspective on the Israel-Hamas conflict, prevalence of anti-Israeli sentiment on Chinese social media, tight control of social media and biased coverage, Chinese government's condemnation of violence against civilians but refusal to condemn Hamas, China's role in the US-China rivalry and support for Palestinians, and China's long-term strategy in the Middle East.
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- Chinese social media influencers are spreading anti-Israel messages fueled by biased state-controlled media coverage.
- China's official stance on the Israel-Hamas conflict aligns with its goal of gaining popularity in the global South and countering US influence.
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Chinese social media fanning anti-Israel sentiment
Chinese social media influencers with large followings, along with misguided netizens and possibly paid government sensors online, have been spreading anti-Israel messages on social media platforms. This wave of sentiment is fueled by one-sided coverage from state-controlled media, which glorifies Hamas and portrays Israeli actions negatively, thus contributing to public anger.
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