- Since 2008 (leading up to Beijing Olympics), China and its national corporations have been acquiring media outlets worldwide to promote a positive image and support pro-China policies.
- CGTN, China’s international news network, has offices worldwide that recruit and generously compensate internationally recognized journalists (add credibility) “to tell China’s story well”.
- In Africa, journalists being offered jobs to downplay China’s growing influence.
- China Daily has deals with major periodicals (NY Times, Wall Street Journal) to include inserts highlighting China’s humanitarian efforts.
