By: Jeanette Tong and Jianli Yang – Nov 29, 2023
Xi Jinping mentioned during a speech on November 16 that the hope for Sino-American relations lies with the people, resting in particular on the youth, and thrives in local communities. He invited more American governors and legislators, as well as individuals from various sectors in the United States, to visit China. At the same time, he announced that, in order to expand ties between the people of China and the United States, especially among the younger generation, China is willing to invite 50,000 American teenagers to visit China for exchange and learning over the next five years.
Two days later, teenagers from Lincoln High School in Washington state presented a birthday present to Xi’s wife and were extended an invitation to visit China by Li Jingjing, an influencer who amplifies Chinese Communist Party (CCP) propaganda on social media.
The offer of free trips to China has been a longstanding and effective tool in the CCP’s united front strategy… [Continue Reading]
Source: https://www.newsweek.com/chinas-new-propaganda-strategy-aims-american-youth-opinion-1847634