Propaganda: zero-Covid becomes zero-caut • Table.Briefings

For a long time, China’s state media used cartoons to mock the West’s Covid policies. Now, they seem like commentaries on their own chaos.

The abrupt end of the zero-Covid policy also creates a serious problem for state propaganda. China’s leadership is looking for a new narrative and is resorting to tried-and-tested methods. But the loss of public trust could still have consequences.

The abrupt change in China’s Covid policy confronts the censorship authorities with a monumental task, which will certainly impact social stability: How do you explain the 180-degree turn from zero-Covid to zero-caution to your own population? A clear direction only emerged slowly after the strict measures were lifted after December 7, which also suggests a great deal of uncertainty behind the scenes.

Propaganda: zero-Covid becomes zero-caution

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