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In China, AI-powered propaganda fuel criticism of Trump tariffs

CNN · 1 month ago
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CNN
1 month ago

As President Trump imposed tariffs on China, AI-powered satire and propaganda videos have flooded Chinese social media platforms. Largely untouched by censors – and at times backed by state media – these clips mock Trump as a tariff-wielding figure and blame US trade policies for global instability.

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  • AI-generated videos mocking President Trump and his tariffs are going viral in China.
  • Chinese state media has produced and promoted videos blaming US tariffs for inflation and global instability. 23s
  • These AI-powered clips are widely shared on Chinese social media and remain largely uncensored. 1m 13s
  • Chinese officials and statistics claim the country's exports are rising despite the trade war, though independent verification is difficult. 1m 44s
  • China's top diplomat has stated that the US-China relationship is at a critical juncture, with both sides preparing for high-level talks. 2m 24s
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