World Service must be fully state-funded to counter disinformation, say BBC bosses (www.theguardian.com)

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[-] dzso@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

Russian and Chinese state media are spending an “eyewatering” £8bn a year, compared with the World Service’s £400m budget.

I mean, yeah, that's kind of concerning. The reality is, whoever invests the most in propaganda is going to win.

[-] marathon01@lemmy.ml 8 points 1 month ago

No organization was spending more on foreign influence and media reportage than USAid. So of course the UK wants to fill the void. They're the voice of Anglo Saxony! They don't speak for this anglo-saxon (by heritage). /s

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