Set of narratives

Narratives used in this challenge

The following are the 24 narratives (6 narratives per region), that systems must identify in the set of testing tweets. Each narrative has a title, a brief description and an example of tweet.

Chinese overarching narratives 

• CH1: The West is immoral, hostile and decadent. Tweets depict the West, primarily the US, as immoral and hostile, positioning China as a victim of their reckless behavior.  

• It is the #US, not China that takes a predatory world view. Some in the #US have been seeking by all means to sabotage #ChinaUSrelations & deliberately disrupting China's development. 

• CH2: China is a benevolent power. This narrative highlights China's cooperative stance, emphasizing support for justice, international law, economic development in other nations, and pursuit of mutual benefits.  

• #China pursues peaceful development. Apart from contributing to UN #Peacekeeping, it has not sent a single soldier to foreign land. It is not a threat but a builder of world peace, a contributor to global development & a defender of international order.   

• CH3: China has an epic history. This narrative showcases China's historical resilience, domestically and internationally, attributing overcoming adversities to the Chinese Communist Party's governance. 

• Una historia de ardua lucha por la salvación nacional primero y por la modernización nacional después, el propósito final siendo siempre el mismo: liderar al pueblo chino en la consecución de la dignidad humana 

• CH4: China has an appropriate political system and honorable values. Tweets associated with this narrative Advocates socialism with Chinese characteristics, portraying it as a system aligned with the will of the Chinese people and championing genuine democracy.    

• China adheres to the path of peaceful development & will never seek hegemony or engage in expansion, a pledge that has never been made by #US. China is a force for good in the world, a force for global peace & prosperity. China does not want to threaten, challenge or replace anyone. 

• CH5: The government of the Chinese Communist Party succeeds. Focuses on the government's role in driving development, fostering minority coexistence, and positioning China at the forefront economically, technologically, and socially.  

• China leads the way on global standards for 5G and beyond. Congrats China, you have won the decisive battle against US in the technology war of the 21st century.  

• CH6: China is an interesting country in terms of culture, nature and heritage. Tweets within this narrative promote Chinese society, traditions and natural beauty.  

• #PatrimoniodelaHumanidad. En la provincia de Shanxi se ubica Pingyao, la antigua ciudad China que aún conserva toda su historia y cultura en su arquitectura.  En este lugar relució la etnia Han.  ¿Ya la conocías?  

Russian overarching narratives 

• RU1: The West and their allies are immoral, hostile and decadent. Tweets under this narrative depict the West and their allies (such as Ukraine), particularly the US, as immoral and hostile actors. The West-sponsored liberal order would be decadent, and Russia would be a victim of Western immoral behavior.  

• We consider the situation with the rights of the #Russian-speaking population in #Latvia and #Estonia to be discriminatory. Statelessness is a shameful social phenomenon mainly applied to Russian-speaking residents, depriving them of basic democratic rights. 

• RU2: Russia leads an alternative system to that sponsored by the West. Showcases Russia's advocacy for a fairer, more multilateral system, promoting cooperation outside Western influence.  

• #BRICS is a striking example of the effectiveness of multipolar diplomacy. Countries with different cultural & civilizational backgrounds have united on the basis of a constructive foreign policy philosophy, so in demand in the tumultuous modern world 

• RU3: Russia is a benevolent partner. Emphasizes Russia's role in promoting peace, solidarity, and development, positioning it as a reliable partner for just causes. 

• Russia is connected with Azerbaijan and Armenia by shared history, culture, advanced humanitarian & economic ties. Our role as chief mediator in #NagornoKarabakh conflict is to help through the hot phase and find peaceful solutions to aggravated differences. 

• RU4: Russian history is admirable. Highlights Russia's historical contributions and influence on global history across scientific, cultural, military, and economic realms.   

• On 17 July 1942 the Battle of #Stalingrad - largest armed clash in history - commenced with a monstrous Nazi offensive aimed at crushing #RedArmy. Had it wavered, Nazism would have taken over the world. At #Stalingrad Soviet heroes won the battle & saved humanity  

• RU5: Russia is at the world’s forefront. Showcases Russia's current successes across economic, military, scientific, societal, political, and technological domains.   

• The chairman of Standing Committee on Vaccination Thomas Mertens, Germany: “It's a good vaccine that will probably be approved in EU at some point. The Russian researchers are very experienced with vaccinations. Sputnik V is cleverly built”. 

• RU6: Russia is an interesting country in terms of culture, nature and heritage. Tweets within this narrative promote Russian society, traditions and natural beauty.  

• From #Moscow to #SaintPetersburg, from #Kaliningrad to #Kamchatka, from the #Caucasus  to #Crimea - one country, myriads of places to see, wonders to behold, vistas to enjoy, people to meet. 

European Union overarching narratives 

• EU1: The European Union is a successful story. Showcases EU's history of overcoming differences and honest cooperation among partners, learning from historical mistakes.  

• In 1950,R.Schuman made the emblematic proposals that founded the EU. Today we mark the 70th anniversary of this historic moment.This difficult period challenges us to reaffirm our values & keep sight of what Europe is & what it stands for:peace,unity & solidarity 

• EU2: The European Union is united. Emphasizes the EU's ability to reach agreements and remain united despite internal discrepancies, showcasing solidarity among member states and a genuine European sentiment across EU societies.  

• Only united and in a spirit of solidarity are we able to maintain our Union's strength. Countries, regions and citizens across the EU have extended a helping hand during the crisis.  Read stories of European solidarity. 

• EU3: The European Union is useful for its citizens. Promotes EU policies and recommendations, showing that European measures improve the lives of Europeans.  

• Our new #MigrationEU pact sets a predictable and reliable system with: - more efficient & faster procedures - a fair sharing of responsibility & solidarity This approach will restore trust between EU countries and confidence in our capacity to manage migration. 

• EU4: The European Union is an avant-garde political actor. Positions the EU as a pioneer in regulation and tackling present and future challenges like climate change and digitalization.  

• Europe is the leader in the fight against climate change. We decided to cut our greenhouse gas emissions of at least 55% by 2030. 

• EU5: The European Union a global champion of fair causes. Showcases the EU's leadership in defending democracy, human rights, gender and minority rights, and repressed communities, etc..  

• Respect for human rights is a pillar of free, stable, prosperous societies. The EU is proud to be at the forefront of its promotion and protection worldwide.     

• EU6: The European Union contributes to a better world. Illustrates the EU's contributions to development, peace, safety, and well-being globally, particularly as a key partner for neighboring societies.  

• #Africa is Europe’s closest neighbour. To strengthen our ties with our sister continent, the EU proposes five key partnerships. With the new #EUAfricaStrategy we can pursue common goals together. 

United States overarching narratives 

• US1: The US has an honorable tradition. Showcases the continuous legacy of values of the US and the historical feats of this country. 

• Freedom of religion was the driving force behind some of the earliest defining moments of American identity - our Founding Fathers made it our No. 1 freedom for a reason.  

• US2: The US has an admirable society. Promotes the different ethnic groups of the country, its civil society, its companies and its military heroes.  

• Each February, the United States celebrates African-American History Month, also known as Black History Month. This annual observance recognizes the important achievements by African Americans in U.S. history. 

• US3: The US has hostile enemies. Highlights immoral adversaries seen as obstacles to global peace and liberal values, posing a threat to the US 

• @khamenei_ir’s corrupt regime should listen to the people of #Iran. They want their culture and their country back. 

• US4: The US is a force for good. Showcases American support for human rights, freedoms, oppressed peoples, and its efforts toward peace, development, and security. 

• America stands with the suffering people of Venezuela and Cuba and Nicaragua in their righteous struggle for liberty. We’ll continue working for the day when we will become the first fully free hemisphere in all of human history. We’ll have that day. 

• US5: The US is a great international ally. Emphasizes the US's unwavering support for allies and praises allied countries.  

• Proud to support American policy and stand with our great ally Israel. New guidelines outlined today protect Israeli producers and put the United States, and the world, on track towards recognizing reality. 

• US6: The US is at the forefront. Positions the US as a leader in various domains, including economy, technology, military, and trade.  

• Glad to discuss ways to maintain America’s edge in innovation and technology with the university research community. Academic values such as openness, transparency, reciprocity, and merit-based competition make U.S. universities the best in the world. 

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