Posted 11/30/2023, 1:34:58 PM
China Ramps Up Social Media Influence Campaigns Aimed at Swaying U.S. Opinion, Exploiting Divisions Before 2024 Election
- China running influence campaigns on social media to sway U.S. public opinion and exploit political divisions
- Meta took down 5 Chinese networks this year, more than any other country; very active compared to past years
- Latest network had nearly 5,000 fake accounts targeting Americans with posts on U.S. politics and China relations
- China trying multiple tactics but still finding little success reaching large audiences
- Efforts indicate attempts to have networks in place before 2024 election, following Russia's influence playbook