Reported 8 months ago
The article discusses China's ongoing united front work towards Taiwan, now extending to co-opting 'internet celebrities' to broaden the scope of online perception warfare. While it may seem advantageous to enlist Taiwanese internet celebrities for propaganda and united front efforts, the risks involved in changing a celebrity's image from entertaining to politically aligned are high, potentially leading to loss of followers. Moreover, the tactics and conditions offered by Chinese media companies approaching Taiwanese celebrities raise suspicions about their intentions and effectiveness. The article also highlights an incident where a Taiwanese photographer faced repercussions in China despite a previous internet celebrity's praise for the country, demonstrating the unpredictability and complexities of such engagements.
Source: YAHOO