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Chinese political scientist launches foreign affairs test to combat misinformation

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Yan Xuetong, a political scientist from Tsinghua University, has developed the International Relations Basic Knowledge Proficiency Test to combat the spread of misinformation on social media regarding foreign affairs. The annual 60-minute exam aims to improve public understanding of international relations, which Yan believes is currently at a "negative one" level due to sensationalized online content. The fourth edition of the test was recently held, highlighting concerns about the proliferation of misleading narratives in a field with relatively looser online content controls in China. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Cao Jiaxuan ·

    Why a Chinese political scientist wants the public to take a test on foreign affairs

    In 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. Yan Xuetong, honorary president of Tsinghua University’s Institut…

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