AI-powered satire videos are flooding Chinese social media as tensions rise over President Trump’s tariffs on China. The clips mock Trump as a "tariff-wielding figure" and blame US trade policies for global instability.
The issue started as tariffs took effect, prompting a surge in this content. Many videos remain largely untouched by censors and even get backing from state media. The messaging is clear: China’s economy is resilient, and its global influence is on the rise.
CNN’s Will Ripley has more on this shift in narrative coming from Beijing. 
"China’s economy is resilient, and its global influence is expanding."
— CNN’s Will Ripley
Expect more of these videos as the situation develops. With both countries at odds, digital propaganda on social media could escalate further. Keep an eye on the evolving landscape as both sides respond to ongoing trade tensions.
