"From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground."
"One area where the answer is a resounding no is the one I study: the use of media as a soft power device to resist China's success in spreading its critical narratives about the West across Africa. This is a story of British and American retreat cleverly exploited by China to win the battle for African eyes and ears, through correspondents in almost every African capital grabbing broadcasting opportunities left behind, of journalists trained to deliver pro-Beijing messages."
The Independent emphasizes on-the-ground reporting across issues like reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech while maintaining free access funded by donations. The outlet highlights investigative work into political financing and documentary production to illuminate competing narratives. Keir Starmer's visit to China raises questions about Beijing's political and economic threat and whether the UK uses available tools to counter China's rising global influence. Western withdrawal from media influence has allowed China to deploy soft power across Africa, promoting narratives that portray the West as untrustworthy and expanding pro-Beijing messaging via trained correspondents and seized broadcasting opportunities.
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