Unravelling Perceptions: Reviewing the Media Depictions of India-China Relations

India and China, as major Asian powers, share a complex relationship shaped by border disputes, regional competition, and diplomatic tensions. Anti-China sentiment in India, rooted in colonial history, has been intensified by incidents such as the Doklam and Galwan clashes. The media plays a crucial role in shaping public perceptions, influenced by nationalism, territorial issues, and geopolitical dynamics. This article employs agenda-setting theory to examine information control, propaganda, and content filtering within the media landscapes of both countries, and compares narratives across Indian, Chinese, and Western media outlets.