Why a Chinese political scientist wants the public to take a test on foreign affairs
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Chinese political scientist Yan Xuetong is urging the public to take a 60-minute closed-book test on foreign affairs to counteract what he perceives as a low level of understanding influenced by social media. The test, now in its fourth edition, is part of his mission to correct sensationalism in geopolitical discourse. This initiative highlights efforts to promote informed public debate on international relations.
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Yan Xuetong is the honorary president of Tsinghua University’s Institute of International Relations.
Yan Xuetong is honorary president of Tsinghua University’s Institute of International Relations.
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Yan Xuetong is honorary president of Tsinghua University’s Institute of International Relations.
South China Morning Post- Yan Xuetong is the honorary president of Tsinghua University’s Institute of International Relations.
- He describes the current public understanding as a 'negative one' level.
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Loaded language removedIn an era where short-form videos and viral commentary can dominate public discourse on geopolitics, one Chinese political scientist is on a mission to correct what he calls a “negative one” level of understanding.
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Yan Xuetong is honorary president of Tsinghua University’s Institute of International Relations.
South China Morning PostYan Xuetong is challenging the public to take a 60-minute closed-book test on foreign affairs.
South China Morning PostThe test is in its fourth edition.
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