1st Edition
Russian Strategic Narratives on the Chinese Internet Non-Linear Soft Power Projection
Introduction
Study Premise and Scope
The Concept of Strategic Narrative
Non-linearity in Online Strategic Narrative Dissemination
Russian Strategic Narratives on Chinese Social Media
1. Repurposing RT Videos from YouTube for Bilibili
RT
The Observer
Bilibili and Danmu Comments
Existing Literature
Research Design
Summary
2. Linguistic Mediation of The Observer’s RT-Sourced News
Introduction
Changes in the Reportage in Relation to Russia
Changes in the Reportage in Relation to Putin
Summary
3. Audio-Visual Mediation of The Observer’s RT-Sourced News
Introduction
The Observer’s Mediation of the Russian Strategic Narratives
Summary
4. Danmu Comments as the Bilibili Community’s Response to Russian Strategic Narratives
Introduction
Social Interactions among Danmu Comments
Summary
5. Danmu Commenters’ Reception of Putin
Introduction
The Image of Putin Received by the Danmu Commenters
Affective Space Dominated by Positive Attitudes to Putin
Summary
6. Danmu Commenters’ Reception of Russia and Its Place in the World
Introduction
How Russia is Received by Danmu Commenters
Russia’s Place in the World
Summary
Conclusion
Revisiting the Research Context and Research Approach
Data Analysis Outline
Summary of Arguments
Contribution to Knowledge
Limitations and Future Research
Appendices
Index
Biography
Rui Wang is a lecturer at the School of Foreign Languages, North China Electric Power University. She holds a PhD in Russian and East European Studies from the University of Manchester, an MA in Interpreting from Queen’s University Belfast, and a BA in Russian Studies from Dalian University of Foreign Languages. Her research interests include Russian studies, Chinese studies, translation studies, media studies, political communication, and digital cultural studies.
