This course explores how the Chinese government fabricates social media posts for strategic distraction. The learning outcomes include understanding China's massive propaganda effort, the goal of China's 50c Party, and analyzing the content of these fabricated posts. Students will learn about Zhanggong Internet Propaganda Operations and the categories of 50c Party posts. The teaching method involves presenting systematic evidence, survey validation, and theoretical implications. This course is intended for individuals interested in social media manipulation, propaganda tactics, and Chinese government strategies.
Stanford Seminar - How the Chinese Government Fabricates Social Media Posts for Strategic Distraction
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Overview
Syllabus
Introduction.
China's Massive Propaganda Effort.
Goal of China's 50c Party.
First Systematic Evidence on China's 50c Party.
Zhanggong Internet Propaganda Operations.
Categories and Analyses of 50c Party Posts.
Content of Leaked and Predicted 50c Party Posts.
Survey Validation of 50c Party Membership Predictions.
Validation by the Chinese Government.
Theoretical Implications.
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