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Beijing’s Global Media Drive a “Threat for Democracies”

Beijing has long been known to tightly control the domestic media narrative, and also to limit foreign media coverage of China by blocking reporters from sensitive regions, and by “effectively ejecting” foreign journalists by refusing to renew their credentials. In addition to these efforts, in recent years China has increasingly looked to influence global opinion through its state media. At Australia Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), Sean Mantesso and Christina