# Propaganda
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The Ink of Sacrifice: Reclaiming the Korean War Narrative in Modern China
The real-life story of siblings Jiang Zhaoyu and Jiang Boheng, inspirations for a major war film, highlights the human toll of the Korean War. Their narrative is currently being leveraged by Chinese state media to bolster national identity and historical memory through a blend of personal tragedy and modern technology.
Ruins as Resistance: Tehran Institutionalizes the Memory of US-Israeli Airstrikes
The Iranian government has designated an elementary school destroyed by US-Israeli airstrikes as a national historical monument. This strategic move institutionalizes the site as a symbol of resistance and aims to leverage the civilian tragedy for domestic and international political gain.
The New Face of the PLA: Modern Heroism and the Cult of the Professional Soldier
A profile of a uniquely decorated elite soldier serves as a template for Chinese youth, emphasizing professional military excellence and China's expanding international security presence. The narrative highlights the PLA's transition from a mass infantry force to a modern, specialized military capable of competing on the global stage.
Born for the Blue: How Beijing Uses Gen Z to Humanize Its Global Naval Ambitions
To mark the PLA Navy's anniversary, Chinese military media is highlighting Gen Z sailors to humanize its rapid modernization. This narrative aims to attract tech-savvy talent and project a more relatable image of China's growing global maritime power.
The Boy and the Battalion: How a Viral Salute Feeds China’s Narrative of National Unity
An 8-year-old boy's viral salute to a military convoy has been transformed into a high-profile civil-military relations event by the 71st Group Army. By inviting the child to a historic barracks, the PLA is reinforcing narratives of generational patriotism and the enduring legacy of revolutionary martyrs.
The Fog of Propaganda: Tehran’s Bold Claims and the Asymmetric War of Information
This analysis examines the massive discrepancy between Iranian and U.S. casualty reports following recent military clashes. It explores how Tehran uses 'information warfare' to challenge American military dominance and influence U.S. domestic politics ahead of elections.
Shadows of the 1962 Border War: A Virtual Reunion Bridges China’s High Frontier
An 81-year-old woman in Sichuan was virtually reunited with her brother’s grave in Tibet through a state-sponsored video ceremony, 62 years after he died in the 1962 Sino-Indian War. The event highlights China's ongoing efforts to use modern technology and 'martyr' narratives to strengthen military-civilian bonds and nationalistic sentiment.
Fading Memories, Modern Screens: China’s New Media Strategy for Rebranding the Korean War
China’s new documentary 'Military Uniform Photos' marks a strategic shift toward human-centric storytelling to preserve Korean War legacies. By combining social media campaigns with intimate micro-narratives, state media is successfully rebranding historical propaganda for a younger, digital-native generation.