My method is basically just counter propaganda. When you see an article written by imperialist/western sources, check their references/sources. See if they have any chinese language stuff included (they almost always mistranslate, so feel free to just paste it in a translator, or use the Yandex image translate to translate images of stuff they include).
Almost always you'll find out that the article /paper they cite is just totally different than what they claim it to be. Often times it will even counter plenty of their points, but they know the vast majority of their readers can't understand it and won't try so they just lie.
Another thing is checking out expats. Look for someone who moved to China from your home country and see what their experience is. There are plenty of bloggers and vloggers that are all over China and trying to explain it from the point of view of their home country.
My method is basically just counter propaganda. When you see an article written by imperialist/western sources, check their references/sources. See if they have any chinese language stuff included (they almost always mistranslate, so feel free to just paste it in a translator, or use the Yandex image translate to translate images of stuff they include).
Almost always you'll find out that the article /paper they cite is just totally different than what they claim it to be. Often times it will even counter plenty of their points, but they know the vast majority of their readers can't understand it and won't try so they just lie.
Another thing is checking out expats. Look for someone who moved to China from your home country and see what their experience is. There are plenty of bloggers and vloggers that are all over China and trying to explain it from the point of view of their home country.