Kremlin propaganda, hero fantasies and biting irony: The Ukraine war in China's social media
Two Chinese fighters in Ukrainian captivity claim they were recruited through Russian campaigns on the Chinese internet. Beijing denies any involvement – but things are not that simple. Between patriotic enthusiasm, Russian propaganda and ironic distance, China's social media offers war enthusiasts a broad stage.
13. May 2025
13. May 2025
Last updated: 24. July 2025
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