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Central Asian journalists wary of Beijing's crackdown on free speech
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2020-09-11

Central Asian journalists wary of Beijing's crackdown on free speech

'China is threatening us in a low-key manner,' a Bishkek-based journalist said, citing a barrage of Chinese propaganda directed at the region.

Kremlin attempts media coup in Belarus as Russian strategists replace local reporters
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2020-09-04

Kremlin attempts media coup in Belarus as Russian strategists replace local reporters

Journalists in Central Asia condemned their Russian colleagues who agreed to replace journalists in Belarus and support Lukashenka's crackdown on demonstrators.

China brags of normality as world continues to reel from pandemic
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2020-09-03

China brags of normality as world continues to reel from pandemic

While the rest of the world suffers under lockdowns due to COVID-19, Beijing appears intent on making the country appear to have moved on. See what Chinese state media is doing.

Facebook uncovers Kremlin-linked campaign bent on sowing US chaos
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2020-09-02

Facebook uncovers Kremlin-linked campaign bent on sowing US chaos

Trying out a new wrinkle, the Kremlin's Internet Research Agency duped real Americans to write for a website that bills itself as a 'global news organisation'.

China's self portrayal as COVID-19 hero contradicts true role in pandemic
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2020-08-14

China's self portrayal as COVID-19 hero contradicts true role in pandemic

Beijing is actively trying to convince the world that its efforts during the global health crisis have been 'heroic'. Facts say otherwise.

How the Kremlin employs an 'ecosystem' of disinformation and propaganda
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2020-08-07

How the Kremlin employs an 'ecosystem' of disinformation and propaganda

Moscow uses a combination of official channels, state-run media outlets, proxy websites, the weaponisation of social media, and hackers to create a multiplier effect for its disinformation.

Russian, Chinese disinformation stirs pandemic panic in Kazakhstan
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2020-07-24

Russian, Chinese disinformation stirs pandemic panic in Kazakhstan

The two regimes are ganging up on their shared neighbour Kazakhstan by spreading unfounded allegations -- and people are dying as a result.

Central Asian journalists doubt claims of Russian colleague's 'treason'
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2020-07-20

Central Asian journalists doubt claims of Russian colleague's 'treason'

The Kremlin's oppression of independent-minded reporters is a time-honoured tradition, and the most recent arrest of Ivan Safronov on trumped-up charges is just the latest example.

Coronavirus disinformation emanating from Russia, China gains foothold abroad
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2020-07-06

Coronavirus disinformation emanating from Russia, China gains foothold abroad

Whether it is distorted coverage or outright conspiracy theories, Russian and Chinese content seeks to discredit democracies and create confusion about the coronavirus pandemic.

China, Russia manufacturing a 'flood' of virus disinformation
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2020-06-12

China, Russia manufacturing a 'flood' of virus disinformation

The European Union says Beijing and Moscow are 'seeking to undermine democratic debate and exacerbate social polarisation, and improve their own image in the COVID-19 context'.