CEE-Nordic Dialogue on China Chinese propaganda and disinformation

On December 3, 2025, the third iteration of the CEE-Nordic Dialogue on China was co-organized in Stockholm by the Swedish National China Centre at the Swedish Institute of International Affairs (UI) and China Observers in Central and Eastern Europe (CHOICE) – this time focusing on Chinese propaganda and disinformation. 

European discussions about Chinese disinformation and propaganda are gaining urgency, as concerns grow over attempts to shape narratives and influence public opinion. China seeks to project a positive image abroad and counter criticism by engaging media outlets, cultivating diaspora networks, and amplifying sympathetic voices online. These efforts blur the line between legitimate public diplomacy and disinformation campaigns. Governments, media organizations and civil society actors across Europe are now grappling with how to balance the protection of open debate and the need to safeguard democratic resilience and information integrity.