Netizens Dig Into Chinese Regime’s Dubious Claims About Historical Painting, Suspect Its Use as Propaganda Tool

Netizens Dig Into Chinese Regime’s Dubious Claims About Historical Painting, Suspect Its Use as Propaganda Tool
A Ming Dynasty-era painting unveiled on the 2018 Lunar New Year television program hosted by China's state broadcaster, CCTV. Screenshot via YouTube/CCTV
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The Chinese regime’s annual Lunar New Year gala broadcast on state television has once again drawn ire for what viewers felt was its blatant propaganda.
Every year, CCTV puts on a pageantry of song, dance, and comedy sketches praising the Chinese Communist Party. Lampooning the show’s overtly political messages and tasteless performances has also become a national sport for many viewers.
Annie Wu
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Annie Wu joined the full-time staff at the Epoch Times in July 2014. That year, she won a first-place award from the New York Press Association for best spot news coverage. She is a graduate of Barnard College and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.
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