Meta: Pro-Chinese influence operation was the largest in history

Meta researchers said the operation relied on thousands of accounts to spread pro-Chinese messages and attack critics of Beijing.

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Chinese influence operation seeks to sow political discord, ‘aggressively’ targets U.S. midterms

China has increased its aggressive actions and rhetoric around politics, other divisive issues, researchers say.

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Global network of fake news sites push Chinese propaganda, researchers find

More than 70 bogus sites in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia are part of an information operation pushing pro-Beijing messages.

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Chinese influence operation aimed to protect Beijing’s stake in rare earth mining, research finds

The latest operation of the Dragonbridge information campaign shows signs of refinement, researchers said.

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