US EditionChinese firm behind ‘news’ websites pushes pro-Beijing content globally, researchers find
- Over 100 websites disguised as local news outlets in Europe, Asia, and Latin America are part of a widespread pro-China influence campaign linked to PR firm Shenzhen Haimaiyunxiang Media Co., Ltd.
- The campaign's content includes conspiracy theories, articles attacking Beijing's critics, and news aggregated from local outlets and Chinese state media. Some of the content is sourced from Times Newswire, previously identified as part of a separate Chinese influence operation.
- Chinese influence operations, including online campaigns, have expanded globally and are seen as a major source of manipulation alongside Russia and Iran.
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Chinese firm behind 'news' websites pushes pro-Beijing content globally – researchers
SAN FRANCISCO, USA – More than 100 websites disguised as local news outlets in Europe, Asia and Latin America are pushing pro-China content in a widespread influence campaign linked to a Beijing public relations firm, digital watchdog Citizen Lab has found. Spread over websites in 30 countries, the propaganda material is interspersed with news aggregated from local news outlets and Chinese state media, according to a research report the Toronto-…
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Chinese firm behind ‘news’ websites pushes pro-Beijing content globally, researchers find
SAN FRANCISCO: More than 100 websites disguised as local news outlets in Europe, Asia and Latin America are pushing pro-China content in a widespread influence campaign linked to a Beijing public relations firm, digital watchdog Citizen Lab has found. Spread over websites in 30 countries, the propaganda ma
Network of pro-Chinese news sites also spreads disinformation in Belgium
A network of at least 123 websites distributes pro-Chinese information in thirty countries, including Belgium. This was reported by the Canadian research group The Citizen Lab. The websites carry out attacks against people who criticize Beijing.
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