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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