Censorship and Propaganda Fuel Anti-Japanese Nationalism During China’s War Anniversaries

Censorship and Propaganda Fuel Anti-Japanese Nationalism During China’s War Anniversaries

Last month, a Chinese man attacked a Japanese woman and her child in a subway station in Suzhou, sending her to the hospital for treatment. Media reports about the attack were censored on WeChat. The Japanese government called on Chinese authorities to “punish the suspect, prevent similar incidents and ensure the safety of Japanese nationals.” As some Chinese commentators wrote online, the attacks underscore the persistence of xenophobia in Chin…