China Will Use AI to Shape the International Narrative on Tibet

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A “communication conference” on “Xizang” in Lhasa proposed using new technologies to influence Western perceptions of Tibet.

by Tenzin Dalha

A conference held in June in Lhasa under the theme of enhancing international communication on Tibet-related issues, titled “The Second Xizang International Communication Conference,” brought together nearly 300 participants, including scholars, journalists, media professionals, think tank experts, communication specialists, government officials, and policy practitioners. While officially presented as a platform for fostering cross-cultural understanding and dialogue, the conference also demonstrates Beijing’s increasingly sophisticated efforts to influence international perceptions on Tibet and strengthen its discourse power on Tibet-related issues.

Major discussions were focused on information warfare, audience engagement, content co-creation, and the use of emerg...

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