Tim Davie will state that free and fair reporting is crucial for global democracy and that the retreat of the BBC World Service has allowed Russia and China to proliferate unchecked propaganda.
Davie will emphasize that without the presence of the BBC World Service, state-funded media outlets have quickly filled the void, leading to an 'all-out assault on truth worldwide'.
The director-general will also highlight how Russian and Chinese state media are significantly outspending the BBC, investing up to 8 billion dollars in expanding their global media influence.
In areas such as Africa, Russian media's narrative promotion is incredibly aggressive, leveraged by social media influencers and activists, resulting in increased trust and audience engagement with state-sponsored messaging.
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