Episode 11: Chinese Social Media and Ukraine with Mengyu Dong

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Lucia and Caiwei discuss the rise in COVID cases in Shanghai. (0:34)

Mengyu joins the conversation and gives us an introduction on the Chinese digital sentiment around the Ukraine/Russia conflict. (4:58)

We explore angles that state-sponsored media utilize in framing the conflict. (5:00)

Are both Western and Chinese social media outlets using this conflict as a reason to drive a further wedge between cultures? (14:42)

How are average netizens on Weibo trying to help people impacted by the conflict? (18:19)

Does the Chinese gov's support of Russia impact the Western perception of Asian Americans? (21:56)

How do average netizens in China try to show their support for Ukraine? (25:48)

NOTES

Mengyu's Twitter

Mengyu's Twitter thread on Chinese digital expression of sympathy to Ukraine

Taobao purchases of Ukraine pins

https://chinafactcheck.com/

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