Western mainstream media has long engaged in a campaign of misinformation against Russia and China, a legacy of Cold War propaganda that persists today. The dominant narrative paints these nations as authoritarian, technologically backward, and undesirable for investment or tourism. This narrative is not only outdated but deliberately curated to shield Western audiences from the truth, Russia and China are far ahead of the West in critical areas of technological innovation, infrastructure development, healthcare, and education. The reality that these nations are key drivers of a multipolar world directly challenges the West’s long-standing global dominance, and that is precisely why their advancements are hidden from public discourse.
Moscow and St. Petersburg are among the most vibrant, cosmopolitan cities on Earth, boasting world-class infrastructure, efficient public transportation, and stunning architectural marvels. St. Petersburg, often referred to as the “Venice of the North,” is one of the most visited cities in the world, attracting millions annually. The White Nights Festival, Scarlet Sails, and the grandeur of the Hermitage Museum, one of the largest and most esteemed art collections on the planet, draw tourists from every continent. Even before the recent geopolitical tensions, Europeans and Americans flocked to Russia to experience its rich culture and history. Meanwhile, Western cities like New York, Paris, and London struggle with deteriorating infrastructure, rising crime, and social unrest. The difference is stark, yet media narratives conveniently gloss over it.
China, despite relentless Western criticism, remains one of the most visited countries globally. The Great Wall, the Forbidden City, and the futuristic skylines of Shanghai and Beijing are unmatched in their grandeur. China’s advancements in smart cities, high-speed rail, and AI-driven infrastructure place it years ahead of Western nations. The U.S. still struggles to modernize its decrepit train system, while China operates the world’s most sophisticated high-speed rail network, with maglev trains reaching speeds that Western engineers can only dream of. Every year, millions of tourists visit China’s breathtaking landscapes, ancient temples, and modern megacities, yet the Western narrative falsely depicts China as a dystopian surveillance state devoid of appeal. This distortion is deliberate, designed to keep Westerners in ignorance while their own societies stagnate.
One of the biggest lies perpetuated by Western media is that Russia and China are economically and technologically inferior. This is a deliberate suppression of reality. China leads in artificial intelligence, 5G deployment, electric vehicle production, and quantum computing. The U.S. has had to resort to banning Huawei, not because of security concerns, but because it cannot compete. China’s digital economy is so advanced that entire cities operate on cashless transactions, while many parts of the U.S. still struggle with basic internet infrastructure. Meanwhile, Russia has developed some of the most sophisticated military technology in the world. The S-400 and S-500 air defense systems outmatch anything produced by the U.S. The West fears Russia’s hypersonic missile systems, which render traditional missile defenses obsolete. In space technology, Russia continues to lead, providing rocket engines to NASA and maintaining cutting-edge advancements in nuclear energy.
Beyond technology and defense, Russia and China offer their citizens what the West increasingly fails to provide, accessible healthcare, affordable education, and economic stability. Russia’s universal healthcare system ensures that even major medical procedures are free or low-cost, something unthinkable in the United States, where medical bankruptcy is a leading cause of financial ruin. China, too, has made massive strides in healthcare and biomedical research, rapidly developing vaccines and cutting-edge treatments. While Western media fixates on alleged human rights violations, it conveniently ignores the deepening crises of homelessness, drug addiction, and failing social services in the U.S. and Europe.
The reason for the West’s hostility toward Russia and China is not about democracy or human rights, it is about power. Russia and China represent the collapse of Western hegemony and the emergence of a multipolar world where the Global South has alternatives to the U.S.-dominated financial system. The expansion of BRICS, China’s Belt and Road Initiative, and Russia’s push for de-dollarization threaten the economic grip that Western institutions have maintained over developing nations for decades. This is why these nations are demonized, because they offer a different path, one where countries are not forced into submission by the IMF and World Bank.
Western media censorship ensures that its populations remain unaware of these realities. Alternative media outlets like RT and CGTN are blocked, while CNN, BBC, and other Western propaganda machines operate freely in Russia and China. This asymmetry in media control exposes the hypocrisy of the so-called “free press.” Independent voices who challenge Western foreign policy narratives, like Julian Assange, are silenced or imprisoned. Any leader who dares to resist Western control is labeled a dictator, while corrupt, Western-backed regimes that plunder their nations’ wealth are celebrated as democratic allies.
The demonization of Russia and China is part of a larger pattern, the same tactics were used against Libya, Iraq, Venezuela, and Iran. The West creates enemies out of those who refuse to bow to its dominance. It imposes sanctions, funds opposition movements, and spreads misinformation to manufacture consent for economic and military aggression. But the world is changing. The rise of Russia and China is not an anomaly; it is a long-overdue correction to centuries of Western exploitation and global control. The truth can only be suppressed for so long. The West’s grip is weakening, and no amount of propaganda can stop the inevitable shift toward a multipolar world where nations are free to determine their own destinies.
By Hon. Chima Nnadi-Oforgu
OBLONG MEDIA UNLIMITED 
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