Propaganda and Disinformation

China launches 90,000 COVID-19 tweets, conspiracy theory in info warChina has pushed out 90,000 tweets since the start of April from 200 diplomatic and state media accounts in a COVID-19 information war offensive.

The Kremlin’s disinformation playbook goes to BeijingAs the U.S. and Europe struggle to contain the virus at home, Russia and China are seizing the moment to enhance their international influence through information operations.

Zuckerberg urges the West to counter China's 'dangerous' approach to internet regulationThe Facebook CEO said he worried about other countries looking to replicate the Chinese model, which he labeled "really dangerous."

Welcome to the New Era of Chinese Government DisinformationThe coronavirus fallout is hastening Beijing’s shift toward covert, Russian-style tactics.

Chinese Agents Helped Spread Messages That Sowed Virus Panic in U.S., Officials SayAmerican officials were alarmed by fake text messages and social media posts that said President Trump was locking down the country. Experts see a convergence with Russian tactics.

Taiwan Finds Fake Twitter Accounts Tweeting Apologies From 'Taiwanese' to WHO ChiefChinese social media users have been faking Taiwanese identities to bolster claims that Taiwan was behind attacks on Dr. Tedros.

Triad of Disinformation: How Russia, Iran, & China Ally in a Messaging War against AmericaWhen Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian began tweeting about the origins of the coronavirus in March, it marked a significant turning point in China’s social media disinformation operations. While China has long deployed widespread censorship, propaganda, and information manipulation efforts within its borders, information operations directed at foreign audiences have

COVID-19: Pro-Kremlin Media Defend Beijing - EU vs DISINFORMATIONKremlin-controlled media have defended Chinese authorities against criticism, combining disinformation with pro-Beijing reporting.

CNN’s Chinese Propaganda | National ReviewSpeaking truth to power apparently means toeing the Beijing line on COVID-19.

China: We Can't Dismiss America as Coronavirus OriginA Chinese microbiologist implied the U.S. will remain a potential origin of the Chinese coronavirus until proven otherwise.

Chinese Agents Spread Coronavirus Misinformation in U.S. Through Text Messages | National ReviewU.S. lawmakers and officials have charged that China has covered up the spread of coronavirus within its own borders.

China is mobilizing its global media machine in the coronavirus war of words

China Says It Is ‘Victim’ of Coronavirus Disinformation, Accuses U.S. of ‘Hiding Something’ | National Review“China always stands against disinformation campaign. We are victim rather than producer of disinformation,” the Chinese foreign ministry wrote.

China's "Wolf Warrior diplomacy" comes to TwitterScores of Chinese diplomats and embassies around the world have opened Twitter accounts in recent months.

Here's the blunter version of the EU's watered-down report on China's coronavirus disinformation

Chinese government asks Wisconsin Senate for a commendation - Wisconsin ExaminerWisconsin Senate President Roger Roth was asked to pass a resolution written by the Chinese government and instead came back with one of his own.

Restricting Chinese Journalist Visas Will Not Stop China’s Propaganda CampaignsChina’s state media have the resources to carry on. It’s the Chinese journalists affiliated with independent media who will suffer the most.

The weapons of political warfareFour new books explore how the struggle between Russia and the West has played out and evolved

China’s Coronavirus Information OffensiveBeijing is using new methods to spin the pandemic to its advantage.

Chinese Consulate Asked Wisconsin State Senate to Praise CCP for ‘Sharing Key Information’ about Coronavirus, Emails Show | National ReviewState Senate President Roger Roth was asked to “consider adopting a resolution expressing solidarity with the Chinese people in fighting the coronavirus.”

China says there has never been a cover-up on coronavirus outbreakChinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said on Friday there has never been a cover-up of the coronavirus outbreak in China and the government does not allow any cover-ups.

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