For decades, Voice of America (VOA) was a powerful tool in Washington's global propaganda machine—framing narratives, shaping opinions, and fueling ideological battles, especially against China.
Funded by U.S. taxpayers, VOA and its sister outlets, like Radio Free Asia and Radio Free Europe, spread stories that often exaggerated or distorted facts to serve America's geopolitical interests.
But now, Trump has pulled the plug. The U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), which oversees VOA, is being dismantled. Anti-China think tanks, like Australia's ASPI, are also feeling the heat, losing U.S. funding.
Does this mean Washington is backing down on its "cognitive war"? Not really. The fight is shifting to social media influencers. Recent investigations show a growing network of online personalities subtly injecting anti-China narratives into their content.
Reporter: Xie Hongzhou
Script: Xie Hongzhou
Host: Xie Hongzhou
Cameraman: Deng Yingheng
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Poster: Deng Yingheng
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