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.

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