New Chinese Media Campaign Rolls Back Curtain of Secrecy on Their Air Forces.

[rangerrebew]

New Chinese Media Campaign Rolls Back Curtain of Secrecy on Their Air Forces.
April 17, 2019 Tom Demerly 
 
Videos Produced for Western Media Provide Unprecedented Look at Chinese Forces.

Chinese state media outlet CGTN (China Global Television Network) has recently started an unprecedented campaign of documentary videos featuring Chinese military units. Some of the most interesting are of their rapidly expanding naval aviation program. The videos are specifically produced for English-speaking, western audiences and are distributed through outlets like YouTube.

China has historically been extremely guarded about depictions of their military, especially new programs, in the media. As with the former Soviet Union during the Cold War era, images and video of new Chinese military aviation programs were previously difficult to find and of generally poor quality. This new media trend by the state-sponsored news outlet is a significant shift in policy and messaging about China’s military. The shift accompanies other interesting changes in Chinese media depicting its military.

https://theaviationist.com/2019/04/17/new-chinese-media-campaign-rolls-back-curtain-of-secrecy-on-their-air-forces/

[skeeter]

I'm sure these videos are entirely honest depictions of the state of Chinese naval aviation, being presented in English & all.

Running an aircraft carrier effectively isn't something a country just decides to do one day, like copying and manufacturing cabbage patch dolls.