Amid Trump’s trade war, China launches a PR blitz (and it might win)

washingtonpost.comPublished: 4/17/2025

Summary

Beijing is ramping up all of the tools at its disposal to fight a public relations war with President Donald Trump. China is operating by an old playbook: discrediting the United States and stressing how much China is a responsible global player and dependable partner.

Additional Summaries

**Summary:** * China is using sophisticated propaganda to respond to U.S. tariffs, targeting both U.S. audiences and domestic Chinese public opinion. * Propaganda uses historical figures like Reagan and Mao to appeal to different political leanings. * Analysts note a shift in tone from China's "wolf warrior" diplomacy to a more controlled and less emotional messaging. * The goal is to blame the U.S. for economic problems and rally support for the Chinese government's stance against the tariffs.