Published: November 3rd, 2021,
Last updated: November 3rd, 2021
It goes without saying that the Media has a substantial role in shaping the perception of the People’s Republic of China in Germany. But are they really the driving force behind critical portrayal? Or do they merely reflect sentiments from the social spectrum? And to what extent does the state-concerted discrediting of foreign media in China influence the perception of German journalism? Sadly, these questions remain unanswered by the study published by the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation, which accuses German newspapers of a „media-constructed enemy image of China.“ Our analysis examines the study, its core statements, and some of its weak points.