BBC World Service Cuts Leave Room for Russian and Chinese Propaganda

The BBC's director-general warns that funding cuts are enabling Russia and China to expand their global media influence.

Tim Davie, BBC's director-general, emphasizes the threat posed by Russian and Chinese media filling the void left by World Service cuts.
The BBC has stopped broadcasting in 10 languages, including Arabic and Persian, due to a £28.5 million budget reduction.
Russia and China are reportedly investing between £6 billion and £8 billion to promote their media narratives in regions like Africa and the Middle East.
Davie argues for government funding to relieve the financial pressure on UK licence fee payers and protect the World Service's global reach.
The BBC's current funding model is under scrutiny as Labour's first budget, which may address these issues, is set to be announced on October 30.