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submitted 9 months ago by throws_lemy@lemmy.nz to c/globalnews@lemmy.zip

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 points 9 months ago

The internet was a mistake

[-] Fapper_McFapper@lemmy.world 5 points 9 months ago

Or, as I like to call it, Fermi’s Great Filter.

[-] HactaiMiju@lemmy.world 5 points 9 months ago

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 4 points 9 months ago

The branding is very consistent and the about page mentions US Congress funding. You can stop now.

[-] Hailey312@kbin.social 2 points 9 months ago

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

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