The recent shift in global media influence signals a profound geopolitical realignment. The Biden administration’s reversal of Trump-era directives has allowed Chinese state media to fill the vacuum left by the dismantling of U.S.-funded outlets like Voice of America.
This strategic repositioning empowers China’s soft power, especially in key regions like Southeast Asia and Africa, where local media now predominantly feature Chinese narratives. For conservative observers, this underscores a broader challenge: America’s waning influence in the information domain, risking long-term geopolitical and ideological gains for Beijing.
The move also raises questions about the resilience of American soft power and the future of free, independent media in a global contest of narratives. As Chinese propaganda becomes more pervasive, U.S. policymakers must reconsider strategies to safeguard influence and counterbalance Beijing’s expanding reach in global information spaces. Read the full story at the source.
