China Daily’s AI-generated video depicts the Philippines as a monkey

Rappler's Bea Cupin walks you through the old arguments the CCP is rehashing in the 'China Daily' video

MANILA, Philippines — Days shy of the Philippines commemorating a decade since a landmark ruling on its entitlements in the West Philippine Sea, state-run China Daily, considered an extension of the Chinese Communist Party’s propaganda arm, released a video ridiculing the Philippine position by depicting Filipinos as monkeys.

The video has sparked backlash in the Philippines — from both the Philippine government and Filipinos online. Protest have been filed and outrage burns on.

Rappler’s Bea Cupin walks you through the old arguments Beijing, or at least the CCP is rehashing, in the China Daily video. – Rappler.com