From the archive: China’s troll king: how a tabloid editor became the voice of Chinese nationalism (opens in new tab)

<p>We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors.</p><p>This week, from 2022: Hu Xijin is China’s most famous propagandist. At the Global Times, he helped establish a chest-thumping new tone for China on the world stage – but can he keep up with the forces he has unleashed?</p><p>By Han Zhang. Read by Emily Woo Zeller</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2026/mar/04/from-the-archive-china...