China's War for Narrative Dominance

May 28, 2017 Topic: Security Region: Asia Blog Brand: The Buzz Tags: ChinaChinese MilitaryInformation WarfareDefenseTechnology

China's War for Narrative Dominance

Today’s geopolitical turbulence, especially in the aftermath of the latest U.S. election, may represent an opportunity for China to assert greater influence in reshaping the international system.

Elsa Kania is an analyst focused on the PLA’s strategic thinking on and advances in emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and quantum technologies. Elsa is also in the process of cofounding a startup research venture.

Image: Welcoming ceremony of USS Shiloh’s arrival to Zhanjiang, China. Flickr/U.S. Seventh Fleet