On social and state media, China continues to promote its shipments of medical supplies to hard hit countries in Europe and Africa.
"Recognising this reputational risk, Chinese propagandists are feverishly attempting to rewrite the COVID-19 narrative to place their leaders in a favourable light."underscoring geopolitical rivalry and further tensions in the future.Although much of the posturing caters to the domestic population, it may not play that well all the time.Zhao Lijian tweeting a conspiracy theory
News of Beijing's generous aid is also not always well received at home, as the crisis worsens income equality within China, the consultancy added. But this perpetuates a perception that China's aid comes with strings attached or is narrowly targeted at furthering China's strategic objectives, said Eurasia Group.
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