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Kerry Allen

Kerry Allen is a BBC reporter who writes about China, calling herself a BBC China Media Analyst. Allen makes no attempt to hide her anti-China bias. A quick review of her work over the last 2 years shows consistently negative reporting including:

  • The foreigners in China’s disinformation drive
  • China's new 'tang ping' trend aims to highlight pressures of work culture
  • The disinformation tactics used by China
  • China zoo 'tries to pass dog off as wolf'
  • Clubhouse discussion app knocked offline in China
  • China promotes education drive to make boys more 'manly'
  • Heroes in Harm's Way: Covid-19 show sparks sexism debate in China
  • Secret Morse code tune sees game removed in China
  • Manhole cover thieves 'may get death sentences' in China
  • China internet: Top talking points of 2019 and how they evaded the censors
  • Teen's TikTok video about China's Muslim camps goes viral
  • China facial recognition: Law professor sues wildlife park
  • Hong Kong protests: Celebrities, big brands and China's media game
  • Chinese driver gets ticket for scratching his face
  • Man detained in China for giving dogs 'illegal' names
  • Bohemian Rhapsody opens in China, minus all the gay bits

2 YEARS AGO | By Chris Bell, Kerry Allen bbc.co.uk — By Chris Bell and Kerry Allen BBC News and BBC Monitoring Image copyright 20th Century Fox/New Regency Image caption Bohemian Rhapsody has been released in China with references to homosexuality edited out Oscar-winning Freddie Mercury biopic Bohemian Rhapsody was released in China on Friday, but references to the Queen singer's sexuality and AIDS diagnosis were censored. Open in Who Shared Wrong byline? Bohemian Rhapsody opens in China, minus all the gay bits 2 YEARS AGO | By Chris Bell, Kerry Allen bbc.com — By Chris Bell and Kerry Allen BBC News and BBC Monitoring Image copyright 20th Century Fox/New Regency Image caption Bohemian Rhapsody has been released in China with references to homosexuality edited out Oscar-winning Freddie Mercury biopic Bohemian Rhapsody was released in China on Friday, but references to the Queen singer's sexuality and AIDS diagnosis were censored. Open in Who Shared Wrong byline? Homeless intellectual becomes online celebrity in China 2 YEARS AGO | By Kris Bramwell, Kerry Allen bbc.co.uk — By Kris Bramwell & Kerry Allen BBC News & BBC Monitoring Image copyright The Paper Image caption 'I don't want to be famous and I like a quiet life,' Shen says A homeless man in China has become famous online for being “a master of Guoxue” - the study of Chinese literature. Shen Wei, who's from Shanghai, has lived the life of a wanderer for more than a decade. Open in Who Shared Wrong byline? Chinese goths post selfies in protest after subway incident 2 YEARS AGO | By Kerry Allen bbc.com — Image copyright Sina Weibo Image caption Hundreds of Weibo users are posting pictures of themselves in gothic make-up and using the hashtag #ASelfieForTheGuangzhouMetro China's community of goths is coming together in protest online after a woman was made to remove her make-up before being allowed to enter a busy subway. Open in Who Shared Wrong byline? Chinese goths post selfies in protest after subway incident 2 YEARS AGO | By Kerry Allen bbc.co.uk — Image copyright Sina Weibo Image caption Hundreds of Weibo users are posting pictures of themselves in gothic make-up and using the hashtag #ASelfieForTheGuangzhouMetro China's community of goths is coming together in protest online after a woman was made to remove her make-up before being allowed to enter a busy subway. Open in Who Shared Wrong byline? Chinese students graded on number of WeChat friends 2 YEARS AGO | By Sarah Jenkins, Kerry Allen bbc.co.uk — Chinese students graded on number of WeChat friends By Sarah Jenkins and Kerry Allen BBC News and BBC Monitoring Image copyright Reuters Image caption WeChat is the equivalent to WhatsApp in China A university professor in China has divided opinion after setting his students an assignment to add as many friends as possible on the messaging app WeChat. Open in Who Shared Wrong byline? Crouching Tiger star's parents couldn't say partner's name 2 YEARS AGO | By Kerry Allen, Sherie Ryder bbc.co.uk — By Kerry Allen and Sherie Ryder BBC Monitoring and BBC News Image copyright Mango TV Image caption Speaking on Mango TV, Zhang Ziyi says “at the start my parents didn't agree” A Chinese film star's revelation that her parents did not initially approve of her marriage to a divorced man with children, has created a stir on social media. Open in Who Shared Wrong byline? Chinese broadcaster censors Rami Malek Oscars speech 2 YEARS AGO | By Kerry Allen, Chris Bell bbc.co.uk — By Kerry Allen and Chris Bell BBC Monitoring and BBC News Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Rami Malek won the award for best actor Chinese broadcaster Mango TV is facing criticism after its online transmission of the Oscars amended a reference to homosexuality in best actor winner Rami Malek's speech. Open in Who Shared Wrong byline? Chinese broadcaster censors Rami Malek Oscars speech 2 YEARS AGO | By Kerry Allen, Chris Bell bbc.com — By Kerry Allen and Chris Bell BBC Monitoring and BBC News Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Rami Malek won the award for best actor Chinese broadcaster Mango TV is facing criticism after its online transmission of the Oscars amended a reference to homosexuality in best actor winner Rami Malek's speech. Open in Who Shared Wrong byline? Taiwan game 'Devotion' upsets China with Winnie the Pooh reference 2 YEARS AGO | By Kerry Allen bbc.co.uk — Image copyright Red Candle Games/Devotion Image caption When players interact with the poster (L), the poster (R) appears - with the words “Winnie the Pooh” and “Xi Jinping” A Taiwanese games company has had its latest release pulled from mainland China, after players noticed subtle references mocking Chinese President Xi Jinping, including comparing him to Winnie the Pooh. Open in Who Shared Wrong byline? Taiwan game upsets China with Xi Jinping/Winnie the Pooh reference 2 YEARS AGO | By Kerry Allen bbc.com — Image copyright Red Candle Games/Devotion Image caption When players interact with the poster (L), the poster (R) appears - with the words “Winnie the Pooh” and “Xi Jinping” A Taiwanese games company has had its latest release pulled from mainland China, after players noticed subtle references mocking Chinese President Xi Jinping, including comparing him to Winnie the Pooh. Open in Who Shared Wrong byline? Zara advert gets China asking: Are freckles beautiful? 2 YEARS AGO | By Kerry Allen bbc.co.uk — Image copyright Zara/Sina Weibo Image caption Some asked whether Zara wanted to “uglify” the Chinese public by featuring a freckled model A fierce row has broken out in China - and it is all down to some freckles. Li Jingwen, professionally known as Jing Wen, has attracted considerable attention for her freckled appearance in a campaign for a new range of cosmetics for Spanish fashion retailer Zara. Chinese daily Global Times says that her freckles have made her appearance “iconic”. Open in Who Shared Wrong byline? Zara advert gets China asking: Are freckles beautiful? 2 YEARS AGO | By Kerry Allen bbc.com — Image copyright Zara/Sina Weibo Image caption Some asked whether Zara wanted to “uglify” the Chinese public by featuring a freckled model A fierce row has broken out in China - and it is all down to some freckles. Li Jingwen, professionally known as Jing Wen, has attracted considerable attention for her freckled appearance in a campaign for a new range of cosmetics for Spanish fashion retailer Zara. Chinese daily Global Times says that her freckles have made her appearance “iconic”. Open in Who Shared Wrong byline? Chinese actor quits doctorate over plagiarism admission 2 YEARS AGO | By Sherie Ryder, Kerry Allen bbc.co.uk — By Sherie Ryder and Kerry Allen BBC News and BBC Monitoring Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Zhai Tianlin enjoys the red carpet, here at the 2018 Bazaar Men of the Year in Beijing Zhai Tianlin - also known as Ronald Zhai - is a well-known actor in China who is used to the limelight. With more than 11 million followers on the social media website Sina Weibo, he's more accustomed to positive comments and praise from fans. Open in Who Shared Wrong byline? Cómo funciona el curioso modelo de negocio de las salas de maquillaje compartidas en China que ofrecen productos de alta gama a bajo costo 2 YEARS AGO | By Kerry Allen bbc.com — Derechos de autor de la imagen Getty Images Image caption China es uno de los mayores mercados del mundo para la industria del maquillaje. Una nueva tendencia que consiste en usar “salas de maquillaje compartidas” está generando debate en China, en momentos en que las empresas buscan nuevas formas de sacar tajada de uno de los mercados de productos de belleza más grandes del mundo. Open in Who Shared Wrong byline? Should trains have separate compartments for 'bear children'? 2 YEARS AGO | By Victoria Park, Kerry Allen bbc.co.uk — By Victoria Park & Kerry Allen BBC News Image copyright China News Service Image caption Should children be seated in a different compartment from child-free adults? As millions of people travel on trains across China in order to celebrate the new year, they are asking: “Should trains have children's compartments?” The hashtag #ChineseNewYearTravel2019 has been viewed more than 879 million times on Weibo where thousands of people are debating the issue. Open in Who Shared Wrong byline? Should trains have separate compartments for 'bear children'? 2 YEARS AGO | By Victoria Park, Kerry Allen bbc.com — By Victoria Park & Kerry Allen BBC News Image copyright China News Service Image caption Should children be seated in a different compartment from child-free adults? As millions of people travel on trains across China in order to celebrate the new year, they are asking: “Should trains have children's compartments?” The hashtag #ChineseNewYearTravel2019 has been viewed more than 879 million times on Weibo where thousands of people are debating the issue. Open in Who Shared Wrong byline? Would you share make-up with a stranger? 3 YEARS AGO | By Kerry Allen bbc.com — Image copyright Pear Video Image caption People in China can pay with their phones to enter make-up rooms, complete with cosmetics A new trend of “shareable make-up rooms” aimed at urban women is igniting debate in China, as companies try new ways to grab a slice of the world's largest market for beauty products. The rooms represent a new frontier in China's vast sharing economy. Open in Who Shared Wrong byline? Would you share make-up with a stranger? 3 YEARS AGO | By Kerry Allen bbc.co.uk — Image copyright Pear Video Image caption People in China can pay with their phones to enter make-up rooms, complete with cosmetics A new trend of “shareable make-up rooms” aimed at urban women is igniting debate in China, as companies try new ways to grab a slice of the world's largest market for beauty products. The rooms represent a new frontier in China's vast sharing economy. Open in Who Shared Wrong byline? 'Smartphone zombie' fine cheered on Chinese social media 3 YEARS AGO | By George Pierpoint, Kerry Allen bbc.co.uk — By George Pierpoint, BBC News and Kerry Allen, BBC Monitoring Image copyright Weibo Image caption An image of the ticket of the fine given to “smartphone zombie” Ms Hu in China A woman has been fined for being a “smartphone zombie” in the eastern Chinese city of Wenzhou, and social media users in China are supporting the move. The woman, identified as Ms Hu, was fined 10 yuan (£1.15) for using her mobile phone while crossing the road. Open in Who Shared Wrong byline?

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Quote Source Deceit
“In December, Zhao Lijian was widely criticised for sharing a fake image of an Australian soldier killing an Afghan child, for which China refused to apologise.” The disinformation tactics used by China The fake image was, in fact, a political artwork, akin to a political cartoon. The subject matter was not fake, as an Australian investigation into the soldiers found.
“To the unsuspecting reader, they might appear as patriotic citizens acting independently, but frequently they are taking directions from Chinese authorities.” The disinformation tactics used by China Claim made with no evidence whatsoever.
A BBC investigation in May 2020 found hundreds of fake or hijacked social media accounts promoting pro-China messages on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Some 1,200 accounts targeted people critical of how Beijing was handling the pandemic. The disinformation tactics used by China Her own words “There was no definitive evidence tying these accounts to the Chinese government, but it did display similar characteristics to the state-backed network removed by Facebook and Twitter in 2019.” That is, the BBC investigation is pure conjecture.
“China zoo 'tries to pass dog off as wolf'” China zoo 'tries to pass dog off as wolf' In her words, “An employee confirmed this to local media, and said that the dog, which had been raised as a watchdog by the park, was only being kept there temporarily.” Of course, don't make the actual reason a feature.
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