Formation of public opinion on the Taiwan question in the digital media environment

this article is devoted to the theoretical analysis of the mechanisms of public opinion formation on the Taiwan question in the digital media environment. The study reveals the complex interaction of key factors: strategies of actors, conflicting narratives and transformative properties of digital platforms. The particular vulnerability of the topic to manipulation is emphasized due to historical and legal specifics, geopolitical sensitivity and emotional load. The author proves that the digital environment not only reflects but also amplifies the risks of disinformation, polarization and escalation of tensions that threaten the international consensus on China's territorial integrity. The article substantiates the need for further study of media strategies, methods of countering disinformation and the influence of new technologies to predict trends and strengthen regional stability.

public opinion, Taiwan issue, digital media environment, information manipulation, discursive narratives, mediatization of politics