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[[Antisemitism]] exists in the [[People's Republic of China]], albeit on a smaller scale and in a more recent timeframe than other neighboring nations. According to the polls made by the [[Anti-Defamation League]] in 2014, roughly 20 percent of Chinese people have a negative attitude towards Jews, and the older people are, the more likely they are to have a negative perception of Jews.<ref name="WSJ2014">{{cite news |last1=Davis |first1=Bob |date=14 May 2014 |title=Is China Anti-Semitic? One Jew's Reflections |work=[[The Wall Street Journal]] |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-CJB-22161 |access-date=9 January 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=China |url=https://global100.adl.org/country/china/2014 |website=Anti Defamation League |access-date=9 January 2023}}</ref> The May 2021 events in Gaza precipitated Chinese [[state-run media]] invoking [[antisemitic trope]]s and sentiments, encouraged by top Chinese diplomats, and rehashed by well-known Chinese political commentators.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last=Gering |first=Tuvia |date=February 16, 2022 |title=Antisemitism With Chinese Characteristics |work=[[Tablet (magazine)|Tablet]] |url=https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/news/articles/antisemitism-with-chinese-characteristics |access-date=May 22, 2022}}</ref> In particular, Israel's embassy in Beijing accused [[China Global Television Network]] of "blatant antisemitism" when it broadcast an [[antisemitic trope]] during the [[2021 Israel–Palestine crisis]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=May 19, 2021 |title=Israel accuses Chinese state TV of 'blatant antisemitism' |work=[[Associated Press]] |url=https://apnews.com/article/middle-east-israel-race-and-ethnicity-anti-semitism-54fd7d8a6b42c6afcfdb3dc2b16f7e0e |url-status=live |access-date=May 22, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210522222342/https://apnews.com/article/middle-east-israel-race-and-ethnicity-anti-semitism-54fd7d8a6b42c6afcfdb3dc2b16f7e0e |archive-date=May 22, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=May 19, 2021 |title=Israel accuses China state TV of 'blatant anti-Semitism' |work=[[France 24]] |agency=[[Agence France-Presse]] |url=https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20210519-israel-accuses-china-state-tv-of-blatant-anti-semitism |url-status=live |access-date=May 22, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210523115557/https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20210519-israel-accuses-china-state-tv-of-blatant-anti-semitism |archive-date=May 23, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=May 21, 2021 |title=Israeli embassy in China blasts state TV broadcaster for 'blatant anti-Semitism' |work=[[Times of Israel]] |url=https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/israeli-embassy-in-china-blasts-state-tv-broadcaster-for-blatant-anti-semitism/ |url-status=live |access-date=May 23, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524013014/https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/israeli-embassy-in-china-blasts-state-tv-broadcaster-for-blatant-anti-semitism/ |archive-date=May 24, 2021}}</ref> |
[[Antisemitism]] exists in the [[People's Republic of China]], albeit on a smaller scale and in a more recent timeframe than other neighboring nations.<ref name=":0">{{cite journal |last1=Ainslie |first1=Mary J. |title=Chinese Philosemitism and Historical Statecraft: Incorporating Jews and Israel into Contemporary Chinese Civilizationism |journal=The China Quarterly |date=March 2021 |volume=245 |pages=208–226 |doi=10.1017/S0305741020000302 |url=https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/china-quarterly/article/chinese-philosemitism-and-historical-statecraft-incorporating-jews-and-israel-into-contemporary-chinese-civilizationism/8DAC96540E00CC0D3A050D4DD1A53F61 |access-date=9 January 2023 |language=en |issn=0305-7410}}</ref> According to the polls made by the [[Anti-Defamation League]] in 2014, roughly 20 percent of Chinese people have a negative attitude towards Jews, and the older people are, the more likely they are to have a negative perception of Jews.<ref name="WSJ2014">{{cite news |last1=Davis |first1=Bob |date=14 May 2014 |title=Is China Anti-Semitic? One Jew's Reflections |work=[[The Wall Street Journal]] |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-CJB-22161 |access-date=9 January 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=China |url=https://global100.adl.org/country/china/2014 |website=Anti Defamation League |access-date=9 January 2023}}</ref> The May 2021 events in Gaza precipitated Chinese [[state-run media]] invoking [[antisemitic trope]]s and sentiments, encouraged by top Chinese diplomats, and rehashed by well-known Chinese political commentators.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last=Gering |first=Tuvia |date=February 16, 2022 |title=Antisemitism With Chinese Characteristics |work=[[Tablet (magazine)|Tablet]] |url=https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/news/articles/antisemitism-with-chinese-characteristics |access-date=May 22, 2022}}</ref> In particular, Israel's embassy in Beijing accused [[China Global Television Network]] of "blatant antisemitism" when it broadcast an [[antisemitic trope]] during the [[2021 Israel–Palestine crisis]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=May 19, 2021 |title=Israel accuses Chinese state TV of 'blatant antisemitism' |work=[[Associated Press]] |url=https://apnews.com/article/middle-east-israel-race-and-ethnicity-anti-semitism-54fd7d8a6b42c6afcfdb3dc2b16f7e0e |url-status=live |access-date=May 22, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210522222342/https://apnews.com/article/middle-east-israel-race-and-ethnicity-anti-semitism-54fd7d8a6b42c6afcfdb3dc2b16f7e0e |archive-date=May 22, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=May 19, 2021 |title=Israel accuses China state TV of 'blatant anti-Semitism' |work=[[France 24]] |agency=[[Agence France-Presse]] |url=https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20210519-israel-accuses-china-state-tv-of-blatant-anti-semitism |url-status=live |access-date=May 22, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210523115557/https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20210519-israel-accuses-china-state-tv-of-blatant-anti-semitism |archive-date=May 23, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=May 21, 2021 |title=Israeli embassy in China blasts state TV broadcaster for 'blatant anti-Semitism' |work=[[Times of Israel]] |url=https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/israeli-embassy-in-china-blasts-state-tv-broadcaster-for-blatant-anti-semitism/ |url-status=live |access-date=May 23, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524013014/https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/israeli-embassy-in-china-blasts-state-tv-broadcaster-for-blatant-anti-semitism/ |archive-date=May 24, 2021}}</ref> |
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Other examples of antisemitism in modern China include [[political blog]]ger Yu Li's Weibo<ref>{{cite web|url=https://passport.weibo.com/visitor/visitor?entry=krvideo&a=enter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fweibo.com%2Ftv%2Ftv%2Fshow%2F1034%3A4643349106458725&domain=.weibo.com&sudaref=&ua=php-sso_sdk_client-0.6.33&_rand=1670548486.0581 |title=Sina Visitor System |publisher=Passport.weibo.com |date= |accessdate=2022-12-09}}</ref> channel spreading the notion that Jews colluded with the Japanese to establish a [[Jewish homeland]] on Chinese territory during the [[Second Sino-Japanese War]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://jweekly.com/2022/08/05/jewish-stereotypes-abound-in-china-a-u-s-rabbi-is-using-online-videos-to-fight-them/|title=This American rabbi is fighting antisemitism in China with online videos|date=5 August 2022|accessdate=9 December 2022}}</ref> Some people believe that [[International Jewish conspiracy|Jews secretly rule the world]] and are [[Economic antisemitism|business-minded]].<ref name="WSJ2014" /> Hongbing Song, a [[Chinese American]] IT consultant and amateur historian, published the ''[[Currency Wars]]'' series, believing [[Zionist Occupation Government conspiracy theory|Jewish financiers controlled the international banking systems]] since the era of [[Napoleon]]. Song also says in his book that the key functions of the [[Federal Reserve]] were ultimately controlled by five private banks, including [[Citibank]], all of which maintained "close ties" with the [[Rothschild family]], one Jewish group that led to the [[1997 financial crisis]]. The book became a bestseller and even has been read by some high ranking Chinese officials.<ref>{{cite news |last1=McGregor |first1=Richard |title=Chinese buy into conspiracy theory |url=https://www.ft.com/content/70f2a23c-6b83-11dc-863b-0000779fd2ac |access-date=9 January 2023 |work=[[Financial Times]] |date=25 September 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Keating |first1=Joshua |title=The World's Most Persistent Conspiracy Theories |url=https://foreignpolicy.com/2009/09/10/the-worlds-most-persistent-conspiracy-theories/ |access-date=9 January 2023 |work=[[Foreign Policy]]}}</ref> |
Other examples of antisemitism in modern China include [[political blog]]ger Yu Li's Weibo<ref>{{cite web|url=https://passport.weibo.com/visitor/visitor?entry=krvideo&a=enter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fweibo.com%2Ftv%2Ftv%2Fshow%2F1034%3A4643349106458725&domain=.weibo.com&sudaref=&ua=php-sso_sdk_client-0.6.33&_rand=1670548486.0581 |title=Sina Visitor System |publisher=Passport.weibo.com |date= |accessdate=2022-12-09}}</ref> channel spreading the notion that Jews colluded with the Japanese to establish a [[Jewish homeland]] on Chinese territory during the [[Second Sino-Japanese War]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://jweekly.com/2022/08/05/jewish-stereotypes-abound-in-china-a-u-s-rabbi-is-using-online-videos-to-fight-them/|title=This American rabbi is fighting antisemitism in China with online videos|date=5 August 2022|accessdate=9 December 2022}}</ref> Some people believe that [[International Jewish conspiracy|Jews secretly rule the world]] and are [[Economic antisemitism|business-minded]].<ref name="WSJ2014" /> Hongbing Song, a [[Chinese American]] IT consultant and amateur historian, published the ''[[Currency Wars]]'' series, believing [[Zionist Occupation Government conspiracy theory|Jewish financiers controlled the international banking systems]] since the era of [[Napoleon]]. Song also says in his book that the key functions of the [[Federal Reserve]] were ultimately controlled by five private banks, including [[Citibank]], all of which maintained "close ties" with the [[Rothschild family]], one Jewish group that led to the [[1997 financial crisis]]. The book became a bestseller and even has been read by some high ranking Chinese officials.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{cite news |last1=McGregor |first1=Richard |title=Chinese buy into conspiracy theory |url=https://www.ft.com/content/70f2a23c-6b83-11dc-863b-0000779fd2ac |access-date=9 January 2023 |work=[[Financial Times]] |date=25 September 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Keating |first1=Joshua |title=The World's Most Persistent Conspiracy Theories |url=https://foreignpolicy.com/2009/09/10/the-worlds-most-persistent-conspiracy-theories/ |access-date=9 January 2023 |work=[[Foreign Policy]]}}</ref> |
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In September 2021, BYD appointed Lu Kewen, an online [[Internet celebrity|influencer]] known for spreading [[Antisemitic canard|antisemitic canards]], as a spokesperson for the company.<ref name=":0" /> |
In September 2021, BYD appointed Lu Kewen, an online [[Internet celebrity|influencer]] known for spreading [[Antisemitic canard|antisemitic canards]], as a spokesperson for the company.<ref name=":0" /> |
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Antisemitism exists in the People's Republic of China, albeit on a smaller scale and in a more recent timeframe than other neighboring nations.[1] According to the polls made by the Anti-Defamation League in 2014, roughly 20 percent of Chinese people have a negative attitude towards Jews, and the older people are, the more likely they are to have a negative perception of Jews.[2][3] The May 2021 events in Gaza precipitated Chinese state-run media invoking antisemitic tropes and sentiments, encouraged by top Chinese diplomats, and rehashed by well-known Chinese political commentators.[1] In particular, Israel's embassy in Beijing accused China Global Television Network of "blatant antisemitism" when it broadcast an antisemitic trope during the 2021 Israel–Palestine crisis.[4][5][6]
Other examples of antisemitism in modern China include political blogger Yu Li's Weibo[7] channel spreading the notion that Jews colluded with the Japanese to establish a Jewish homeland on Chinese territory during the Second Sino-Japanese War.[8] Some people believe that Jews secretly rule the world and are business-minded.[2] Hongbing Song, a Chinese American IT consultant and amateur historian, published the Currency Wars series, believing Jewish financiers controlled the international banking systems since the era of Napoleon. Song also says in his book that the key functions of the Federal Reserve were ultimately controlled by five private banks, including Citibank, all of which maintained "close ties" with the Rothschild family, one Jewish group that led to the 1997 financial crisis. The book became a bestseller and even has been read by some high ranking Chinese officials.[1][9][10]
In September 2021, BYD appointed Lu Kewen, an online influencer known for spreading antisemitic canards, as a spokesperson for the company.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Ainslie, Mary J. (March 2021). "Chinese Philosemitism and Historical Statecraft: Incorporating Jews and Israel into Contemporary Chinese Civilizationism". The China Quarterly. 245: 208–226. doi:10.1017/S0305741020000302. ISSN 0305-7410. Retrieved 9 January 2023. Cite error: The named reference ":0" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ a b Davis, Bob (14 May 2014). "Is China Anti-Semitic? One Jew's Reflections". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 9 January 2023.
- ^ "China". Anti Defamation League. Retrieved 9 January 2023.
- ^ "Israel accuses Chinese state TV of 'blatant antisemitism'". Associated Press. May 19, 2021. Archived from the original on May 22, 2021. Retrieved May 22, 2021.
- ^ "Israel accuses China state TV of 'blatant anti-Semitism'". France 24. Agence France-Presse. May 19, 2021. Archived from the original on May 23, 2021. Retrieved May 22, 2021.
- ^ "Israeli embassy in China blasts state TV broadcaster for 'blatant anti-Semitism'". Times of Israel. May 21, 2021. Archived from the original on May 24, 2021. Retrieved May 23, 2021.
- ^ "Sina Visitor System". Passport.weibo.com. Retrieved 2022-12-09.
- ^ "This American rabbi is fighting antisemitism in China with online videos". 5 August 2022. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
- ^ McGregor, Richard (25 September 2007). "Chinese buy into conspiracy theory". Financial Times. Retrieved 9 January 2023.
- ^ Keating, Joshua. "The World's Most Persistent Conspiracy Theories". Foreign Policy. Retrieved 9 January 2023.