I combine academic research with policy advisory and hands-on media development, analyzing information ecosystems, supporting policy teams, and building capacity for media professionals in complex environments.
Publications
Under Review
Shaping Opinions Across Borders: Framings of 2024–25 European Elections in Ethnic Chinese Media
Thunø, M., Kristensen-McLachlan, R. D., Yang, C., & Fog, B. V. (2025)
Submitted
Journal Article
Thunø, M., Nielbo, K. L., Paulsen, L. B., & Yang, C. (2024)
Global Media and Communication
Analyses & Commentary
Contributed policy assessments for China Essentials and Security Trackers.
Contributed analysis on Chinese policy priorities and political discourse.
China Media Project / Sinocism
Regular contributor tracking Chinese Communist Party political discourse through People’s Daily analysis for Sinocism’s 140,000+ subscribers, primarily policymakers and business leaders.
Advisory Services
📡 Media Strategy
Audience research and media strategy in restrictive environments, including diaspora communities.
🔍 Information Analysis
Information ecosystem analysis and OSINT support for research and policy teams.
🎓 Media Development
Capacity-building programs and training for journalists and media professionals worldwide.
📋 Policy Advisory
Strategic briefings on information manipulation, diaspora media landscapes, and regional developments.
Selected Client Projects
China analyst for the Association for International Affairs (AMO) on an EU Horizon Europe project on information suppression and diaspora communities.
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