DISINFO: Mainstream media cover the coronavirus outbreak in an apocalyptic way to defame China

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DISINFO: Mainstream media cover the coronavirus outbreak in an apocalyptic way to defame China

SUMMARY

The apocalyptic coverage of the 2019-nCoV (corona virus) outbreak in China demonstrates how mainstream media outlets and social media platforms shape the audience’s perception of reality. While the Chinese government appears to be employing needed measures to contain the outbreak and prevent the virus spread, the MSM [mainstream media] uses this measures to feed the audience with speculations that this is a signal of the Chinese inability to keep the situation under control.

RESPONSE

And unfounded claim, bordering on conspiracy theory. The outlet uses random quotes from social media to build an argument that "mainstream media" cover the coronavirus outbreak in an exaggerated way. See here for other cases related to the coronavirus outbreak.

Disclaimer

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