Researchers at China's National University of Defence Technology are urging Beijing to study Ukraine's wartime communication strategies in order to improve its own messaging. A recent study found that success in modern warfare depends not just on technology, but also on effectively integrating information strategy and military operations. The researchers recommend that China adopt a coordinated approach, using various actors such as government officials, think tanks, and internet influencers to deliver a unified message, as well as leveraging generative AI tools for messaging creation and promotion. According to the study, Ukraine's "information offensive" involved using drone strikes to weaken Russia's sense of security while bolstering domestic resolve and international support.
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Researchers at China's National University of Defence Technology are urging Beijing to study Ukraine's wartime public relations strategy in order to improve its own messaging. China is being advised to adopt a multi-actor coordination approach, where government, think tanks, and internet influencers work together to deliver a unified message. This would involve using layered storytelling tailored to different audiences, as well as the aggressive use of generative AI tools to create and promote its messaging. The researchers argue that Ukraine's "information offensive" has been successful in part because it has successfully woven together its information strategy with military operations. The study points out that Ukraine used a series of drone strikes on airbases deep inside Russia as part of this effort, which was intended to shatter the adversary's sense of security while strengthening domestic resolve and gathering international support.
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“Article B refers to 'a series of drone strikes on airbases deep inside Russia', whereas Article A does not mention any such strike, but rather mentions Starlink's role in various operations including drone operations”
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“Article A discusses a study on Ukraine's wartime PR blitz, while Article B discusses a proposal to revise an AI course at a Chinese military university”
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“Article A discusses a study on Ukraine's wartime PR blitz, specifically mentioning drone strikes on Russian airbases, while Article B describes the invasion of Ukraine and its immediate aftermath”
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“Article A reports on a blast that killed Chayko's son-in-law at an Italian restaurant in Moscow, while Article B mentions drone strikes on airbases deep inside Russia as part of Ukraine's 'information offensive'”
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“Article A discusses a study on Ukraine's wartime PR blitz, while Article B mentions long-range strikes and drone plans by Ukraine, but no clear link to the same incident or time”
🔮 A recent study concluded that in the complex modern information environment, possessing advanced technology was not enough because success would depend on “weaving” together the information strategy and military operations.
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🔮 A recent study concluded that in the complex modern information environment, possessing advanced technology was not enough because success would depend on “weaving” together the information strategy and military operations.
Why China is being urged to study Ukraine’s wartime PR blitz in the AI age
Study explores how Kyiv used a series of drone strikes on airbases deep inside Russia as part of its ‘information offensive’
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Kyiv → urge → offensive
China has been urged to draw on the lessons from Ukraine’s communications as it looks at new forms of wartime messaging.
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it → urge → messaging
A recent study concluded that in the complex modern information environment, possessing advanced technology was not enough because success would depend on “weaving” together the information strategy and military operations.
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success → conclude → strategy
It said such campaigns should try to shatter the adversary’s sense of security while strengthening domestic resolve and gathering international support.
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campaigns → say → support
Beijing should prioritise “multi-actor coordination”, where government, think tanks and internet influencers are all used to deliver the message in sync, researchers at the National University of Defence Technology argued.
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researchers → prioritise → Technology
They also called for layered storytelling tailored to different audiences and the aggressive use of generative AI tools to create, promote and defend its messaging amid “the complex landscape of international public opinion”.
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