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On 2026-08-07 @MaitreyaBhakal claims Indian propagandists are circulating videos…

2026-08-07 · 13:31 UTC ·@MaitreyaBhakal ·1 min read

Brief

@MaitreyaBhakal (2026-08-07) argues that sharing videos of Chinese floods and heatwaves will backfire because, he claims, decades of Western propaganda failed to turn public sentiment against China. He urges Indian propagandists to double down on positive India narratives (heritage, inventions, tourism, infrastructure) and redirect attacks toward Pakistan and the West, closing with a call to "pick your battles."

Why it matters

On 2026-08-07 @MaitreyaBhakal claims Indian propagandists are circulating videos of rain-related flooding and heatwaves in China but argues these efforts will fail because, he says, even the "western propaganda machine" could not make people hate China after decades.

Key details

  • He asserts "China today is simply too loved and admired" and that "anti-China information warfare no longer works online," advising two counter-strategies: (1) repeatedly promote positive stories about India — history, cultural heritage, ancient inventions, monuments, natural beauty, airports, bridges, and tourist praise; (2) keep targeting Pakistan and the West with negative or embarrassing stories.
  • He concludes with a principle: "The first rule of information war is the same as the first rule of physical war: Pick your battles carefully."
Source evidence

Indian propagandists are now hitting back, by sharing videos of rain-related flooding or heatwaves in China.

It's going to have less impact that you think. Even the western propaganda machine, the most advanced and richest in the world, failed to get people to hate China, even after decades of trying. So what chance do you think you stand? And that too without state support?

China today is simply too loved and admired for your propaganda to have any effect on its reputation. Anti-China information warfare no longer works online. It's a fool's errand. Your time and efforts are better directed elsewhere.

In order to counter anti-India propaganda, here are two suggestions:

1) Keep reiterating positive news and stories about India. History and cultural heritage. Ancient inventions and discoveries. Historical monuments. Natural beauty. Scenic landscapes. Swanky airports. Fancy bridges. Tourists praising India. Double down on this again and again.

2) Retain the focus on Pakistan and the West, wherever you can. Keep spreading negative and embarrassing stories about them. There's enough material to work with. And you will find a receptive audience too.

The first rule of information war is the same as the first rule of physical war: Pick your battles carefully.