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The Secret Chinese War for Your Opinion!

serpentza · commentary · Watch on YouTube

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What it is

Serpentza, a Westerner living in China, describes Chinese influence efforts abroad and the cultural conflict between Shen Yun and Confucius Institutes. It is a commentary from his personal perspective.

Why Hacker News recommends it

HN commenters recommend it as an interesting on-the-ground perspective on Confucius Institutes and Chinese influence operations.

  • 3 people recommended it
  • 3 different months
  • 0 strong recommendations
  • first 2018, last 2019

What HN commenters said

  1. “This was an interesting video by a westerner who is in China (often)”

    Westerner in China on Confucius Institutes.

    rdl, 2018-12 · Recommendation · in “China Thwarts U.S. Effort to Promote American Culture on Campuses”

  2. “It's quite interesting.”

    Covers the cultural war between Shen Yun and Confucius Institute.

    euske, 2019-03 · Recommendation · in “Stepping into the Uncanny, Unsettling World of Shen Yun”

  3. “(Check up on Serpentza+laowhy86 videos)”

    Describes Chinese influence efforts abroad.

    monksy, 2019-08 · Recommendation · in “Hong Kong protests: 'I'm in Australia but I feel censored by Chinese students'”

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Topics: confucius institutes, shen yun, propaganda, china, soft power

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