By OBBM Network Editorial Staff

Derived from an episode of Veronica LIVE.

Imagine a dance company so powerful that it’s considered a threat to the Chinese Communist Party. Shen Yun Performing Arts has been touring the world for years, showcasing traditional Chinese culture and values. But to the CCP, this is a danger to their atheist ideology. In a recent conversation, Veronica Kemeny spoke with Steve Lance, executive producer of the documentary ‘UNBROKEN: The Untold Story of Shen Yun’ and VP of NTD News, about the significance of Shen Yun and the CCP’s efforts to discredit it.

The Significance of Shen Yun

Shen Yun Performing Arts is a classical Chinese dance company that aims to restore traditional Chinese culture. The company’s mission is to promote the values of compassion, kindness, and tolerance, which are deeply rooted in Chinese history and philosophy. However, the CCP sees this as a threat to its own ideology, which emphasizes atheism and the suppression of traditional values.

According to Steve Lance, ‘Shen Yun has a unique mission, and they do it in such an eloquent, classy way that the CCP can’t bear for it to perform around the world.’ The company’s performances are not only beautiful and captivating but also convey a message of hope and freedom. This is something that the CCP cannot tolerate, and as a result, they have launched a campaign to discredit Shen Yun and prevent it from performing in China and around the world.

The CCP’s Influence Operations

The CCP’s efforts to discredit Shen Yun are part of a larger campaign to influence public opinion and shape the narrative about China. The CCP uses a variety of tactics, including propaganda, censorship, and disinformation, to promote its own ideology and suppress dissenting voices. This includes using influence operations to shape public opinion and policy in other countries, including the United States.

Steve Lance noted that ‘the Chinese regime is active on Capitol Hill and not just in asymmetric ways. They hire lobbyists to do their bidding on Capitol Hill, and these are Americans that look like you and I with longstanding relationships on Capitol Hill that are paid as foreign agents for the CCP to do their bidding.’ This highlights the extent to which the CCP is willing to go to influence public opinion and policy in the United States.

The Importance of Awareness

The story of Shen Yun and the CCP’s efforts to discredit it highlights the importance of awareness and critical thinking. It’s essential to understand the tactics used by the CCP to influence public opinion and shape the narrative about China. By being aware of these tactics, we can make informed decisions and promote a more nuanced understanding of the complex issues at play.

As Steve Lance emphasized, ‘it’s sort of a new concept that I think our country is going to have to be educated on and aware of, and that is, what is an influence operation?’ This is a critical question, and one that requires a deeper understanding of the CCP’s tactics and motivations.

In conclusion, the story of Shen Yun Performing Arts is a powerful reminder of the importance of promoting traditional values and cultural heritage. It’s also a warning about the dangers of the CCP’s influence operations and the need for awareness and critical thinking. By understanding the significance of Shen Yun and the CCP’s efforts to discredit it, we can promote a more nuanced understanding of the complex issues at play and work towards a more informed and engaged public discourse.

The full episode of Veronica LIVE is available on OBBM Network TV.

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