Retired Analyst Analytical Note 001-2016: Chinese Propaganda/Information Operations on the South China Sea Issue (CCTV English Language Programing)

Retired Analyst Analytical Note 001-2016: Chinese Propaganda/Information Operations on the South China Sea Issue (CCTV English Language Programing)

In the run up to the much anticipated July 12 ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Hague on the The Republic of Philippines v. The People’s Republic of China case, the Chinese have mounted a robust propaganda effort that appears to have at least three major themes/messages: 1) argue the validity of historic Chinese claims to the South China Sea, 2) contend that the Court of Arbitration has no jurisdiction over the case, and 3)  assert that the Philippines should not have brought the case to the Permanent Court in the first place.

Chinese diplomats have mounted a propaganda offensive arguing their case for Chinese sovereignty over the South China Sea while simultaneously stating that China will not abide by the Court's ruling. The Chinese government has recently announced the conduct of military exercises near the Parcel Islands and Chinese print and broadcast media have supported this well-orchestrated propaganda campaign.

A cursory examination of CCTV programming related to the South China Sea provides insight into how robust Chinese information operations on this issue really are. Below are some of the propaganda broadcasts observed on CCTV since early June of this year.

Special Review on S. China Sea

·                                 Special Review on S. China Sea ep.1: China first to discover, name, develop islands2016-07-01 13:14:01

·                                 Special Review on S. China Sea ep.2: Experts on China's administration of islands2016-07-01 17:32:01

·                                 Special Review on S. China Sea ep.3: Why did the Philippines initiate the arbitration?2016-07-01 20:46:02

·                                 Special Review on S. China Sea ep.4: Arbitration harming dispute settlement2016-07-01 23:34:02

·                                 Special Review on S. China Sea ep.5: China refuses to accept S. China Sea arbitration2016-07-02 12:42:08

·                                 Special Review on S. China Sea ep.6: 'Dual-track approach' for South China Sea issue2016-07-02 18:02:03

·                                 Special Review on S. China Sea ep.7: Dialogues & negotiations for South China Sea issue2016-07-03 05:08:00

·                                 Special Review on S. China Sea ep.8: Why does US intervene in South China Sea?2016-07-03 10:36:00

·                                 Special Review on S. China Sea ep.9: U.S. involvement in the South China Sea destroyed regional peace and stability2016-07-03 12:48:00

·                                 Special Review on S. China Sea ep.10: China will firmly safeguard peace and stability in the S.China Sea2016-07-03 17:34:00

South China Sea FAQ

·                                 South China Sea FAQ 1: Can the South China Sea arbitration be fair?2016-06-08 10:30:02

·                                 South China Sea FAQ 2: What are China's historical claims to the South China Sea?2016-06-09 12:30:00

·                                 South China Sea FAQ 3: The Philippines misuses international law2016-06-10 12:36:00

·                                 South China Sea FAQ 4: Why is Huangyan Dao, known as Scarborough Shoal, Chinese territory?2016-06-12 14:10:39

·                                 South China Sea FAQ 5: What is the Nine-Dash, or Dotted, Line?2016-06-14 12:26:09

·                                 South China Sea FAQ 6: China's solution for resolving the disputes2016-06-18 12:46:00

·                                 South China Sea FAQ 7: How does China view US claims of freedom of navigation?2016-06-21 12:44:56

·                                 South China Sea FAQ 8: China's view on Philippines arbitration case2016-06-23 03:48:00

·                                 South China Sea FAQ 9: What is compulsory arbitration2016-06-24 13:02:04

·                                 South China Sea FAQ 9: What is compulsory arbitration2016-06-24 13:02:04

·                                 South China Sea FAQ ep10: Why is Huangyan Dao Chinese territory?2016-06-26 15:00:01

·                                 South China Sea FAQ ep11: Historical documents back China's claims2016-06-27 12:48:03

·                                 South China Sea FAQ ep12: Why does Beijing reject Manila's arbitration case?2016-06-28 12:46:00

·                                 South China Sea FAQ ep13: China’s solutions for resolving the dispute2016-06-29 12:

Related Videos

·                                 China urges US not to take sides over South China Sea disputes2016-06-03 12:32:57

·                                 Interview: China calls for bilateral means to solve S. China Sea disputes2016-06-04 12:42:01

·                                 Sun: Not here for confrontation, S. China Sea is not the only issue2016-06-05 08:12:00

·                                 China favors 'dual-track' approach to S. China Sea issue2016-06-05 09:30:02

·                                 China tells Japan to stay out of S. China Sea row2016-06-05 09:30:00

·                                 Sub-anchor: Coral reefs' deterioration in S.China Sea alarming2016-06-04 05:48:01

·                                 Chinese Admiral reiterates stance on S. China Sea2016-06-05 15:16:08

·                                 Studio interview: China advocates dialogue for S. China Sea disputes2016-06-05 12:56:02

·                                 South China Sea issue dominates discussion at Shangri-La Dialogue2016-06-06 06:08:23

·                                 More nations support China's stance on S. China Sea issue2016-06-07 05:42:02

·                                 Studio interview: Expected outcomes on South China Sea situation2016-06-07 06:00:04

·                                 China, US narrow differences over South China Sea2016-06-08 06:40:00

·                                 MOFA: Arbitration violates DOC and UNCLOS2016-06-08 17:18:13

·                                 Can the South China Sea arbitration be fair?2016-06-08 10:30:02

·                                 China urges US to stop air surveillance over China Sea2016-06-09 08:40:02

·                                 China's legal basis to reject arbitration2016-06-09 00:22:01

·                                 China urges Philippines to withdraw arbitration case2016-06-09 11:22:01

·                                 Sub-anchor: The Philippines vs. China over arbitration2016-06-09 04:14:01

·                                 Chinese diplomat: Stop playing fire in the South China Sea2016-06-11 10:32:18

·                                 Japan: Will work closely with US to resolve tensions in East China Sea2016-06-11 19:30:36

·                                 Chinese diplomat refutes WSJ editorial on S. China Sea2016-06-12 06:18:32

·                                 ASEAN FMs meeting to focus on South China Sea2016-06-14 05:52:01

·                                 Sierra Leone calls parties to resolve S. China Sea disputes through dialogue2016-06-15 13:12:00

·                                 Almost 60 countries declare support for China on S. China Sea issue2016-06-15 13:12:02

·                                 China & ASEAN hold talks over S. China Sea issue2016-06-15 00:22:00

·                                 China: There is no ASEAN joint statement on South China Sea2016-06-16 10:32:02

·                                 Foreign parties support China's stance for dialogues over the South China Sea issue2016-06-22 10:26:24

·                                 Chinese FM: Dozens of countries support China on South China Sea issue2016-06-22 10:25:48

·                                 China reaffirms position on South China Sea issue2016-06-25 15:34:12

·                                 Foreign parties support China's stance on South Sea issue2016-06-26 17:42:04

·                                 Experts call for reasonable and effective dialogue on South China Sea2016-06-28 12:46:00

·                                 South China Sea FAQ ep13: China's solution for resolving the disputes2016-06-29 10:40:06

·                                 China says Arbitral Tribunal has no jurisdiction over South China Sea case2016-06-30 10:30:06

·                                 Expert: Negotiation is only way for South China Sea issues2016-07-01 14:28:09

·                                 Direct talks are the only solution on South China Sea issue2016-07-02 19:32:03

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