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CCP's Public Opinion Warfare

When we talk about the CCP's Public Opinion Warfare, we can't ignore the CCP's infiltration of the western mainstream media. Let's talk about it.

Today is November 12, 2023, here are some headlines on 文学城/Wenxuecity, "a Chinese-language website targeting Chinese expatriates and people who work/or study abroad":

"Being involved in two wars, does the United States still have the strength to fight against China?"

"https://www.wenxuecity.com/news/2023/11/11/125275606.html"

In order to convince readers that this is an important message sending from the America, it mentioned the source as NYT, believed to be The New York Time, American mainstream media.

Another headline is badmouthing Israel, saying "the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues, and the war weakens the Israeli economy" and the article source is RFI, Radio France Internationale, the state-owned international radio news network of France.

"https://www.wenxuecity.com/news/2023/11/11/125275598.html"

The most eye-catching one is this "Six key points you need to know about Biden and Xi's meeting". It says that the source is 美国之音/Voice of America,  the state-owned news network and international radio broadcaster of the USA, but the details reveal that it seems from a CCP's mouthpiece.

"https://www.wenxuecity.com/news/2023/11/11/125275443.html"

By reading the paragraph below, I can hear the voice of the broadcasting from CCTV, China Central Television, or of any spokesperson of China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs: "On the morning of November 4, US Presidential Special Envoy for Climate Issues John Kerry and China's Special Envoy for Climate Change Xie Zhenhua held talks in the "Sunny Country" of California to discuss how to respond to the climate crisis, strengthen execution, and promote the success of the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference. and other issues for in-depth discussion. In 2013, then-U.S. President Obama and Chinese leader Xi Jinping held a historic meeting at this manor."

The VOA's article also talked about "China’s strategic considerations for agreeing to hold this meeting", it's not guessing, but directly sending messages from Beijing.

"What we're going to see next week is a series of high-level contacts between Chinese and American companies and investors trying to signal that China is open for business, and also trying to signal to the global business community that China is an attractive place." The person who gave this statement is NOT a Chinese official, but Mr. Jude Blanchette, "Freeman Chair in China Studies at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) of America.

In another paragraph cited from a statement of Patricia M. Kim, fellow-foreign police, center for East Asia Policy Studies, John L. Thornton China Center, she referred Xi Jinping as "习主席/President Xi". The appellation in English may sound normal, but in Chinese language, the appellation of "习主席" sounds like a Chinese citizen to show loyalty to Xi. In Twitter Spaces, whenever you hear someone calling "习主席/President Xi", it's like a signal to declare that he/she is pro-CCP.

"https://www.brookings.edu/people/patricia-m-kim/"

Among all western mainstream media, VOA, the American State media has long time been targeted by the CCP's infiltration mission and it is now constantly playing a role as Beijing's messenger, mostly by the Chinese VOA who hires many big Chinese influencers who are likely playing double-faces between the US and China, in name of "benefiting the US-China friendship".

On June 5, 2023, VOA published a Chinese article :"Why did the three "Ma"(Ma Ying-jeou/马英九, Emmanuel Macron and Elon Musk) get the high-level reception in Beijing? The author is Deng Yuwen/邓聿文.

(https://twitter.com/VOAChinese/status/1665702525838970881)

In this article, Deng says, by welcoming the three "Ma"s in the highest-level reception, Beijing is sending a message to Washington: "the mainland will not only attack and intimidate Taiwan, but also offer an olive branch" and "it is better to let Taiwan's KMT party win the election next year". It's again, an intimidation, isn't it?

"As for Macron, he says "Macron advocates strategic autonomy for Europe, which is in Beijing's interest and it can be used to divide the US and Europe."

Speaking of why Elon Musk was highly welcomed by Beijing, Deng said "his pursuit of business interests made Beijing believe that a wedge can be inserted between Washington and the Wall Street, forming a geo-economic power against Washington's geopolitical containment.

(https://twitter.com/expose_ccp2023V/status/1669037598193377299)

Based on Elon Musk's standing on pro-Russia's invasion of Ukraine, against Taiwan and against Israel on Hamas' attacks, the message delivered by Deng Yuwen is not only accurate, reflected Beijing's intention, but also proved how successful Beijing controlled and manipulated Elon Musk's influence for the CCP's hegemony dream.

Beside sending message on behalf of Beijing via VOA, Deng also spread disinformation about Qin Gang's disappearance. On July 13, 2023, 邓聿文 posted "according to the latest news, Qin Gang has returned to work." Even today we know this is not true.

(https://twitter.com/expose_ccp2023V/status/1681709628864725003)

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(https://www.voachinese.com/a/deng-yuwen-on-why-xi-jinping-becomes-soft-on-us-20231113/7352540.html)

On December 26, 2023, few weeks before Taiwan's election, DW, German public, state-owned international broadcaster, interviewed the spokesman of DPP's presidential candidate, Mr. Lai Ching-te. The asked questions were tricky and the headline of the report is very misleading and in favor of the CCP, in my opinon: "Lai Ching-te's spokesman: Taiwanese people can't accept 'peaceful reunification'".

"https://www.wenxuecity.com/news/2023/12/25/125337254.html"

The headline seems expecting a question from readers: "so, you want a forced reunification?" which is to set up DDP candidate in a bad position in the election.

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Not surprised, some CCP wolves left comments like this:

Whether the CCP uses its proxies in the western mainstream media to interfere Taiwan's election? I don't know, but the CCP certainly knows how to wage a proxy war:

Is the CCP Warmonger? Timeline after 2019 Hong Kong Protests

Read more:

Who’s Behind the Hamas Attack?

The CCP’s Psychological Warfare

(To be update)

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BEIJING | Tesla breaks ground on factory in Shanghai

BEIJING | Tesla breaks ground on factory in Shanghai

BEIJING— Jan 07, 2019—Tesla Inc. broke ground Monday for a factory in Shanghai, its first outside the United States.

CEO Elon Musk said Monday on Twitter that the company will start production in China of its Model 3 and a planned crossover by the end of the year.

Tesla announced plans in July to build the Gigafactory 3 facility in China, the biggest electric vehicle market, despite trade tension…

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Tesla sets up data center in China amid spying concerns The electric automaker said Tuesday that it had designated a new data center in mainland China, and would plan to “add more” in the country in the future. It follows a recent pledge to keep any data it collects from locally sold cars within China’s borders. “Car data security is very important,” the automaker said in a post on Weibo, China’s Twitter-like platform. “Tesla will make every effort to … ensure data security.” Earlier this year, the Chinese military banned Tesla vehicles from entering its complexes, expressing concerns over cameras equipped onboard, according to Reuters and Bloomberg. The Wall Street Journal also reported in March that the government was restricting both “military staff and employees of key state-owned companies” from driving the US automaker’s cars, “citing concerns that data the cars gather could be a source of national security leaks.” The outlets cited anonymous sources. Last week, Reuters reported, citing anonymous sources, that staff at some Chinese government offices had been told not to park their Tesla cars inside state compounds because of security concerns. Asked about the issue, Zhao Lijian, a spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said at a press briefing last week that he was “not aware of the situation.” The ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Wednesday about reported security concerns involving Tesla. But CEO Elon Musk has sought to personally reassure officials in China over the last few months, appearing before the government and rolling out a charm offensive in local media. “There’s a very strong incentive for us to be very confidential with any information,” the billionaire said in March at the China Development Forum, a conference organized by a unit of the government’s State Council. “If Tesla used cars to spy in China or anywhere, we will get shut down.” Tough times Tesla has faced a rocky road lately in China, the world’s biggest car market. In February, the company was summoned by regulators to discuss the quality of its vehicles made in Shanghai, where it has a sprawling Gigafactory that produces the Model 3 and the Model Y. Authorities said they were concerned about several problems with the cars, including “abnormal acceleration” and “battery fires.” The company has also faced criticism from consumers directly. In February, it was forced to apologize after a video showed one of its staff members in the Chinese city of Nanchang telling a customer that a potential overload of the state grid might have caused his electric vehicle to experience problems after charging. Some of those criticisms came to a head months later at the Shanghai Auto Show, where Tesla’s booth was briefly besieged by protesters complaining about problems with its cars. The company swiftly came under fire from Chinese state media at the time. It later apologized to “car owners,” and vowed to “carry out strict self-examination and self-correction, while cooperating with the investigation of relevant government departments.” Tesla has admitted the stakes are high. In an interview published last month, Musk told state broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV) that he thought the country could ultimately become Tesla’s “biggest market.” “I’m very confident about Tesla’s future in China,” he told the network. “The Chinese economy, I think, can do extremely well over the next decade and will become the biggest economy in the world.” — Shanshan Wang contributed to this report. Source link Orbem News #Business #Center #China #concerns #data #sets #spying #Tesla #TeslasetsupChinadatacenteramidspyingconcerns-CNN

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Protesters upstage Tesla at China's top auto show This week, Tesla’s booth at the Shanghai Auto Show was briefly besieged by protesters complaining about problems with its cars, criticism that has dogged Elon Musk’s company for months in the world’s biggest market. Video footage of the incident on Monday, which later went viral in China, showed a woman climbing on top of a Tesla vehicle, alleging that her car had defective brakes. The demonstrator — who wore a white T-shirt emblazoned with a Tesla logo and the words “brake failure” — was later pulled away by security. The incident overshadowed an announcement the US company made the same day, when a senior Tesla executive told Chinese newspaper 21st Century Business Herald that the automaker would start developing some of its vehicles in China from scratch — with new models that would incorporate “many Chinese elements.” While the vehicles would be designed based on Chinese consumer research, they’ll also be sold around the world, Grace Tao Lin, Tesla’s vice president of external affairs in China, was reported as saying. The news was supposed to mark an important milestone in Tesla’s Chinese expansion plans, which are critical to its global strategy. China accounts for a fifth of Tesla’s (TSLA) revenue, and is its second largest market after the United States, according to a recent company filing. Musk himself has said that China could become the automaker’s “biggest market” in the long run. But while the company had in the past enjoyed a warm reception in China — especially after setting up a Gigafactory on the outskirts of Shanghai — its reputation has taken a knock in recent months, with challenges ranging from questions over how its cars are made to concerns over the data it collects. ‘No way’ to compromise Some of those criticisms came to a head once again on Monday at the Shanghai Auto Show, where Tao, the Tesla executive, was speaking with media. The woman who climbed on top of the car was later jailed by Shanghai police for five days for disrupting public order, while a fellow Tesla car owner who also went to the conference to protest was given an administrative warning on the same grounds. Police said in a statement on Tuesday that the demonstrators had gone to the auto show to “express their dissatisfaction.” The protester who mounted the vehicle, who was only identified by police by her surname, Zhang, “ignored” attempts by conference staff to dissuade her, “and forcibly climbed onto the roof of a show car, causing damage to the vehicle,” police added. After the incident, Tao addressed the issue with local media, saying that her team had “put forward a lot of solutions” to resolve the dispute with that customer. But Tao also appeared to take aim at the protester, and suggested that she may have been hired to carry out the stunt. “Her actions have been very professional — there might be [people] behind her,” she told a reporter for Caijing, a financial magazine. The customer “does not accept vehicle inspections, and insists on high compensation,” Tao added. “I think there is no way for us compromise.” The same sentiment was echoed in an official company statement released Monday. Tesla vowed to address complaints about its cars, but warned that it would stand firm against what it saw as undue criticism. “We cherish every customer, so we are willing to make a public promise: If it is a problem with Tesla products, Tesla will … firmly shoulder responsibilities to the end,” the company said in a post on social media platform Weibo. “At the same time, what we need to explain is: our position is to not compromise with unreasonable demands.” That irked many people in China, who took to social media to express their own grievances with Tesla’s response. While some users said they disagreed with Zhang’s forceful approach, many also praised her, calling her “brave” to confront Tesla. The incident also appeared to encourage Tesla critics at Chinese state media outlets. State-run news agency Xinhua hit out at Tesla on Tuesday, with a blistering commentary titled: “Who gives Tesla the confidence to be uncompromising?” The article called Tao’s response “arrogant,” which showed “no sincerity of addressing the problem.” Prosecutorial Daily, the official newspaper for China’s top prosecution authority, also blasted Tesla. “Car companies should show sincerity to solve problems, face up to consumer feedback, provide effective communication channels, and actively cooperate with investigations to clarify facts. Otherwise, keeping a hardline stance will only hurt both sides,” it wrote in an editorial. Tesla did not immediately respond to a request from CNN Business for additional comment. But by Tuesday night, the company had already begun an about-face. In a new statement posted on Weibo, it apologized to “car owners” — without naming anyone — and vowed to “carry out strict self-examination and self-correction, while cooperating with the investigation of relevant government departments.” Rising challenges The furore comes at a particularly tricky time for Tesla. In February, Tesla was summoned by regulators to discuss the quality of its Shanghai-made vehicles. Authorities said they were concerned about several problems with the cars, including “abnormal acceleration” and “battery fires.” The following month, reports surfaced that the country’s military had banned its vehicles from entering its complexes, over concerns that cameras onboard could be used for spying. More recently, the company has faced criticism for a series of problems involving its cars. In February, it was forced to apologize after a video showed one of its staff members in the Chinese city of Nanchang telling a customer that a potential overload of the state grid might have caused his electric vehicle to experience problems after charging. “We apologize for the misunderstanding,” Tesla said in a Weibo post at the time. “We have [now] properly solved the problem, and are testing and investigating the cause of this failure.” Tesla has tried to assuage officials in China by addressing the criticisms directly. Last week, Tao told authorities that any data the company collects in China would be stored within the country’s borders, according to Chinese state media. Even Musk has stepped in. Last month, the billionaire CEO appeared for a rare interview with state broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV), heaping praise on the Chinese government and predicting that the country could “become the biggest economy in the world.” Days earlier, he showed up virtually at an important government conference, saying that his company’s cars would never be used for spying in the country. And this week, Musk is slated to attend China’s Boao Forum for Asia, according to a guest list released by the conference organizer on WeChat. The influential forum is usually attended by thousands of executives and political leaders, and on Tuesday included an address from Chinese President Xi Jinping. The company also appears to realize how high the stakes are, as shown by its rapid course correction this week. “Based on this experience,” the company said in its Weibo post, “we will try our best to learn the lessons.” — Steven Jiang and Laura He contributed to this report. 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