Analysis by WorldTribune Staff, September 8, 2025 Real World News
CNN’s coverage of China’s so-called World War II “Victory Parade” on Sept. 3 could easily be mistaken for one of the many reports issued by China’s propaganda outlets, critics say.
But Facebook’s censors had no problem with CNN’s openly anti-Trump analysis, including the following promo for talking head Fareed Zakaria’s program:
“China underscored its growing global strength this week, with a huge military parade and a summit of foreign leaders that drew some leaders of countries — like India and Egypt — that have been friendlier to the U.S. in recent decades. Fareed says the surprising development here is their turn away from the U.S. and toward China. President Donald Trump’s tariffs, hostile rhetoric and ideological demands have alienated some important U.S. friends.”
Meanwhile, WorldTribune.com ran a special report by Geostrategy-Direct.com‘s Richard Fisher which detailed how the parade sent “cognitive warfare” messages while showcasing new weapons.
Related: Special Report: China’s parade sent ‘cognitive warfare’ messages, showcased new weapons, September 3, 2025
“Such parade spectacles are a major weapon in what Chinese strategists call ‘cognitive warfare,’ or simply the ability to mobilize and direct broad information to shape perceptions in order to influence the actions of your enemy,” Fisher wrote.
Facebook censored the WorldTribune.com report and rejected its appeal without explanation.
Related: Noted: CNN’s respectful, if not worshipful, coverage of CCP’s massive military parade, September 4, 2025
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Related: Enough: WorldTribune.com counters Big Tech after years of suppression, August 23, 2025
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