Xi Jinping’s paranoia is making China isolated and insular.

[ 15/02/2024 15:43 ] Read on hindustantimes.com

Report Overview: The article presents a critical view of China's current political and economic situation, with a focus on the perceived isolationist tendencies under Xi Jinping's leadership. While the article includes some data and references to support its claims, it also employs a range of manipulative techniques that affect its objectivity.

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Detected Manipulations & Suggested Changes

Sensationalism

Use of emotionally charged language to provoke interest at the expense of accuracy.

The title 'Xi Jinping’s paranoia is making China isolated and insular' uses sensational language to describe China's political stance, which may not accurately reflect the complexity of the situation.

Use a more neutral title that reflects the content of the article without implying a psychological state, such as 'China's Foreign Policy Shifts Under Xi Jinping's Leadership'.

Biased language

Language that is partial or prejudiced towards one side or another.

Phrases like 'China's sometimes brutal enforcement of its zero-covid measures' and 'Mr Xi is living in his own world' convey a negative bias against China and its leadership.

Replace biased phrases with neutral descriptions, such as 'China's strict enforcement of its zero-covid measures' and 'Mr Xi's approach to governance'.

Unbalanced reporting

Reporting that disproportionately covers one side of an issue.

The article focuses heavily on the negative aspects of China's policies and actions, with less attention given to any positive outcomes or the perspectives of Chinese officials.

Include more information on the Chinese government's rationale for their policies and any positive results or improvements.

Cherry-picking data

Selectively presenting data that supports a particular viewpoint.

The article cites specific data points, such as the drop in foreign entries and exits and the decline in foreign direct investment, to support the narrative of China becoming more isolated without providing a broader context.

Present a wider range of data, including any that might contradict or complicate the article's main narrative.

Appeal to emotion

Attempting to manipulate an emotional response in place of a valid or compelling argument.

References to 'horror stories' about China's COVID-19 measures and the portrayal of Western treatment of Chinese people as a propaganda campaign are designed to elicit an emotional response.

Focus on factual reporting of events without using language designed to provoke an emotional reaction.

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