China Launches New Social Media Offensive In COVID-19 Information War

The video discusses the surge in Chinese diplomatic activity on Twitter, highlighting a 300% increase in accounts since April of the previous year. Chinese diplomats have adopted Western social media to influence international audiences, especially during the Hong Kong protests. The video also covers the spread of disinformation and conspiracy theories by Chinese diplomats, such as claims about COVID-19's origin in Fort Detrick, Maryland. This mirrors some statements from the Trump administration. China's messaging aims to create confusion about the truth, especially in response to aggressive US rhetoric.

What was the percentage increase in Chinese diplomatic Twitter accounts since April of the previous year?

• 400%

• 100%

• 200%

• 300%

Why do Chinese diplomats use Twitter and Facebook, according to the transcript?

• To reach an international audience

• To comply with Chinese regulations

• To communicate with domestic audiences

• To avoid using traditional media

What was one of the reasons Chinese diplomats started using Western social media?

• To connect with Chinese citizens abroad

• To advertise Chinese products

• To control messaging around the Hong Kong protests

• To promote Chinese culture

What conspiracy theory did Chinese diplomats promote regarding COVID-19?

• It was spread by 5G technology

• It originated in Fort Detrick, Maryland

• It was a result of climate change

• It was created by aliens

How did China's messaging strategy change after the Trump administration's rhetoric?

• They stopped using social media

• They increased humanitarian aid

• They focused more on economic growth

• They aimed to create confusion about the truth