The Afghan crisis through the prism of Chinese media
In this special issue of our newsletter, we look at how Chinese media and society is trying to make sense of the bewildering situation in Afghanistan
Following China’s footsteps from Andes to Amazon: advice from a Colombian journalist
Andres Bermudez Lievano, who has covered China for a Latin American audience from Beijing and Bogota, shares his views about how China reporting in the region can improve
The myth of the Belt and Road in Central and Eastern Europe
Analysis of media and parliamentary discourse shows that the BRI has hardly made a dent in Central and Eastern European perceptions of Chinese influence
September monthly round-up: great power mentality
FOCAC exposed tension between Chinese overseas involvement and domestic public opinion
August Monthly Round-up: BRI turns 5 years old
A digest of Chinese media coverage of the BRI in the past month
Zooming In, Zooming Out: the frames through which Western media see Belt and Road
An awareness of the narrative frames used by Western media to portray BRI can lead to better reporting
How should the Chinese media approach Belt and Road reporting?
A conversation with Michael Anti, award-winning journalist, blogger and veteran media observer
Journey to the West: What China tells itself about the Belt and Road Initiative
Ever since President Xi Jinping unveiled the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in late 2013, the massive infrastructure and connectivity initiative has captured the world’s imagination. Supporters see it as a timely injection of fresh energy to global development long held back by the West-dominated Bretton Woods institutions. Detractors, meanwhile, warn about the plan’s risk…