How Does the Ukraine War Affect Online Expressions of Public Opinion about Taiwan in China: Evidence From Sina Weibo

• In Event: Public Opinion, Media Framing, and Domestic Politics

Brief Overview

This project explores how foreign conflicts affect public opinion in countries with similar disputes. Analyzing Weibo data using text and time series analysis, we find increased discussions on the Taiwan issue after the outbreak of the Ukraine War.

Authors

• Zejun Chen, New York University

• Xiuyu Li, New York University