Propaganda Across Borders: Russia’s Disinformation in China

Russian disinformation does not stop at language barriers. As the war in Ukraine reshapes global alignments, Kremlin narratives increasingly circulate through Chinese-language media ecosystems — influencing how audiences in Taiwan, mainland China, Hong Kong, and diaspora communities understand Ukraine, the West, and democratic values.

Drawing on his experience as a Mandarin-English journalist working across media systems, Samuel Hui examines how Russian messaging is translated, amplified, and adapted for Chinese-speaking audiences. The discussion explores where narratives converge, where they diverge, and what this cross-linguistic information flow means for democratic resilience and global perception battles.

Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be provided.
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Samuel Hui is a Mandarin-English journalist and geopolitical analyst specializing in international security, cross-strait relations, and information operations. Educated in Taiwan and the United States, he has worked as a legislative aide and policy researcher, bringing firsthand experience in government affairs and media ecosystems. His work focuses on disinformation, strategic narratives, and the intersection of media and great-power competition.

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