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How China Uses AI Microdramas to Shape Public Opinion

According to the South China Morning Post, a growing amount of content on mainland platforms integrates Chinese culture, policies, achievements, and history into compelling narratives, often produced by official media and publicity authorities.

An abstract illustration showing traditional Chinese cultural patterns merging with glowing digital data streams, symbolizing the integration of culture and AI in modern media.
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The South China Morning Post reports that a significant amount of material available on mainland platforms incorporates Chinese culture, governmental policies, accomplishments, and historical events into captivating storylines. This contrasts with the sensational themes frequently seen in AI content across Chinese media, such as stories involving Cinderella romance, revenge through rebirth, or post-apocalyptic survival. These new AI-generated miniseries are largely created by official media and Chinese publicity authorities, typically working alongside private production studios and digital creators.

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