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The Chinese government is accelerating its global campaign to shape public opinion and secure both its hold on power in China and its policy priorities abroad. 

That’s a key takeaway from Freedom House’s newest report: Beijing’s Global Media Influence: Authoritarian Expansion and the Power of Democratic Resilience.
BGMI details tactics used by the Chinese Communist Party to shape coverage in 30 targeted countries, and measures how those countries are pushing back against CCP influence. 

Click the link below to learn more about BGMI from Freedom House experts Nate Schenkkan and Sarah Cook.  

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Beijing's Global Media Influence Report Launch

 

Tune in TODAY, Thursday, Sept. 8, at 10 a.m. EDT for the official launch of our newest report – Beijing’s Global Media Influence: Authoritarian Expansion and the Power of Democratic Resilience.
 

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Leveraging Technology to Strengthen Democracy, Human Rights

 

Technology has the power to both strengthen and weaken democratic institutions and human rights, globally.

Freedom House is proud to sign Tech for Democracy's #CopenhagenPledge. This Danish-led initiative brings together leaders who are focused on making technology work on behalf of democracy and human rights. 

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Invasion of Ukraine

 

Vladimir Putin's unwarranted and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine is an attack on democracy. Six months have now passed since Russian tanks first arrived in Ukraine, and the human toll of the war continues to mount. 
 

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Upcoming Events

 
 
Freedom House is hosting, moderating, and
participating in various upcoming events.
 
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REPORT LAUNCH: Beijing’s Global Media Influence: Authoritarian Expansion and the Power of Democratic Resilience
 (TODAY) Sept. 8, 2022 - 10:00 -11:15 AM ET

The Holocaust and Authoritarianism Today

 Sept. 15, 2022 - 7:00 PM ET

Transnational Repression: The Long Arm of Authoritarianism

 Sept. 28, 2022 - 11:00 AM ET
 
 

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