The Great Translation Movement translates Chinese social media, public opinion

Episode 84 • May 02, 2022 • 00:03:11
The Great Translation Movement translates Chinese social media, public opinion
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The Great Translation Movement translates Chinese social media, public opinion

May 02 2022 | 00:03:11

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Eddie Arrieta

Show Notes

A team of anonymous Chinese speakers is attempting to shine light on misinformation and propaganda on Chinese-language social media. The group launched The Great Translation Movement in March 2022, gaining more than 145,000 followers in just a matter of weeks, in the hopes of “raising awareness about the state of public opinion in China.”

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