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Mu Chunshan

Mu Chunshan is a Beijing-based journalist.

Previously, Mu was part of an Education Ministry-backed research project investigating the influence of foreign media in shaping China’s image. He has previously reported from the Middle East, Africa, Russia and from around Asia.

Posts by Mu Chunshan
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July 23, 2020

How Chinese People View the US Sanctions Against Huawei

By Mu Chunshan
The attack on Huawei has been hugely damaging for Chinese popular opinion toward the United States.
March 17, 2020

On China, COVID-19, and Conspiracy Theories

By Mu Chunshan
As US-China relations continue to worsen, many Chinese are seizing on the narrative that the new coronavirus started in America.

November 28, 2019

North Korea’s Economy: The View From China

By Mu Chunshan
Sanctions aside, many Chinese businesspeople are willing to invest across the border. Is North Korea ready to open its doors for them?

July 31, 2018

China’s Sudden #MeToo Movement

By Mu Chunshan
In the past week, accusations of sexual harassment and assault have exploded on Chinese social media.

April 16, 2018

How Chinese People View the US-China Trade War

By Mu Chunshan
What public opinion in China says about the trade frictions (and what that means for the United States).
October 28, 2017

China's Communist Party: 3 Successes and 3 Challenges

By Mu Chunshan
After the Party Congress, a look back at the CCP's strengths and forward to the challenges ahead.

November 23, 2016

Election Day in Beijing

By Mu Chunshan
What do elections look like in China's capital?
September 13, 2016

Anti-Muslim Sentiment Is Taking Over China's Social Media Scene

By Mu Chunshan
Why are Chinese netizens rallying against Muslims?

March 10, 2016

Why China-North Korea Relations Can’t Be Broken

By Mu Chunshan
Despite North Korea's nuclear ambitions, its ties with China have been remarkably stable -- and will remain that way.

February 18, 2016

China’s Private Sector Diplomacy

By Mu Chunshan
China's private firms are going global -- and, by doing so, raising China's prestige on the world stage.

December 05, 2015

The Logic Behind China's Military Reforms

By Mu Chunshan
By reforming its military, China hopes to catch up to global security trends.
October 29, 2015

Don’t Underestimate Xi Jinping’s Resolve in the South China Sea

By Mu Chunshan
U.S. freedom of navigation operations could spark a more intense reaction than Washington bargained for.

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