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.
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.
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Ep1cFac3pa1m@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 2y
The internet was a mistake
Fapper_McFapper@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
Or, as I like to call it, Fermi’s Great Filter.
parpol@programming.dev · 4 pts · 2y
Hailey312@kbin.social · 2 pts · 2y
Here is the link to the full report the article is referencing, if anyone is interested.
PAPERWALL Chinese Websites Posing as Local News Outlets Target Global Audiences with Pro-Beijing Content
HactaiMiju@lemmy.world · -11 pts · 2y
Remember, it's only a problem when China does it. When America does Radio Free Europe and Radio Free Asia, among others, it's just righteous freedom and should be applauded with teary eyes under a fluttering flag carried by freedom eagles. 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄
inspired@kbin.social · 3 pts · 2y
The branding is very consistent and the about page mentions US Congress funding. You can stop now.
parpol@programming.dev · 1 pts · 2y