The Impact of Chinese Influence on Bhartiya (Indian) Media: An Analysis of Trends and Implications for National Security

Abstract

China has lately grown more active in several fields, particularly the media, trying to affect Indian society in multiple ways. Aiming for national security and how these actions have affected the impartiality and independence of Indian media sources, this paper investigates the effects of Chinese intervention in Indian media. Using a mixed-methods approach, data was acquired from people comprising media professionals, academics, and military personnel. The paper emphasizes the various sophisticated strategies China employs, such as financial investments and narrative control to affect media coverage and public opinion in India. By means of an analysis of these developments, this research provides an awareness of the way Chinese intervention is altering the Indian media scene.