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The environment isn't limited to official channels. China's self-media landscape is flooded with fake news, patriotic trolls, paid influencers, and recycled narratives. Some actors push propaganda for money, others for clicks or ideological reasons, and some simply participate out of inertia. This makes it exceedingly difficult to discern truth from fiction, turning the search for genuine information into an uphill battle.
Follow the Money: The Key to Understanding China
To navigate this fog of disinformation, the author emphasizes following the money. Ignoring slogans and empty patriotism, one should track financial flows—particularly overseas investments and asset movements. Wealth accumulation often speaks louder than propaganda, revealing true intentions.