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How Chinese celebrities are amplifying official policy on Taiwan, pushing 'One China' messages to millions of fans online

  • Written by Dan Chen, Assistant Professor of Political Science, University of Richmond
How Chinese celebrities are amplifying official policy on Taiwan, pushing 'One China' messages to millions of fans onlineChinese stars Xie Na, far right, and Huang Xiaoming, second from left, were among those reposting the 'One China' message.VCG via Getty Images

The Chinese government has a new ally when it comes to pushing its official line on Taiwan: celebrities.

Tension over the status of the island, which is claimed by Beijing as part of its “One...

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