The Diplomat published on 23 October 2024 a commentary titled "China's Battle for Narratives in Africa" by Samir Bhattacharya and Yuvvraj Singh, both with India's Observer Research Foundation.
China has built narratives to its advantage in Africa, a region that has increasingly become a theater of great power rivalry. China's information strategy in Africa consists of three parts. First, it hosts and trains numerous African media professionals each year, teaching them to promote Chinese investments as a positive force. Second, China invests in local African media outlets, influencing their editorial practices to align with the Chinese narrative. Third, China sells technology to African governments that enables tighter control over digital information, including blocking websites and shutting down internet access.
