The Zhejiang provincial publicity department, through its official social media account 'Zhejiang Propaganda,' has publicly denounced the rise of a 'pseudo-historical school' on the Chinese internet. This group of online commentators promotes theories suggesting that Western history is largely fabricated, specifically targeting the existence of figures like Aristotle and the authenticity of Ancient Greek civilization.

According to the provincial authority, these conspiracy theories are gaining traction on social media platforms, leading to a distortion of historical facts. The propaganda department characterized these claims as harmful myths that seek to undermine the historical record of Western civilizations. While the report from the South China Morning Post (SCMP) highlights the government's intervention, it does not detail the specific origins of these online movements or whether they are linked to broader nationalist sentiment. The warning serves as an official attempt to curb the spread of misinformation that claims key global historical achievements were stolen or invented by the West. The authorities have urged the public to be critical of such online narratives, emphasizing the importance of maintaining an accurate understanding of world history.