Frances Yaping Wang

Frances Yaping Wang, an assistant professor at Colgate University and a peace scholar, discusses her book on China's media strategies during international disputes. She explains how and why China amplifies or downplays certain conflicts based on public sentiment and state policy alignment. The conversation reveals insights into pacifying propaganda, highlighting how the government manages public opinion through strategic narratives. Wang's research emphasizes the dynamic interplay of state media and citizen sentiment within authoritarian regimes, reshaping our understanding of global diplomacy.

Frances Yaping Wang, an Assistant Professor at Colgate University and peace scholar at the Minerva United States Institute of Peace, dives into China's strategic media manipulation in interstate disputes. She discusses why nations highlight certain disputes and the dynamics between public sentiment and state policy. Wang explains 'mobilization' and 'pacification' campaigns, revealing how the Chinese government manages public perception amid nationalism. Her insights offer a keen look at the interplay of propaganda, public opinion, and global media strategies.