What better way to spread your ideas than this? social networks ? They are very numerous, used by billions of people around the world, easy to use… These findings, of course, did not go unnoticed by more organized groups. Understand: those who think that “spreading ideas” rhymes with “propaganda.” That’s why the big names Meta Or Google should ensure that the event does not become too common.
Meta just announced it’s ending Chinese propaganda network very comprehensive. The company started the research as early as 2019, and here’s the result: 9,000 accounts, pages and groups deleted on Facebook and Instagram. In total they almost followed them 560,000 people. “This network originated in China and has targeted many parts of the world, including Taiwan, the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom, Japan, and the Chinese-speaking audience globally,” Meta says.
Chinese Propaganda Network Triggered 9,000 Facebook and Instagram Accounts, Meta Shut Down
It’s not just Facebook and Instagram that are affected. Network has results in multiple domains 50 platforms or forumsthe one which… YouTube, Tiktok, reddit, Middle, interest, X (Twitter)… Meta was able to detect many activities originating from one source. Joint facilities in China, offices, morning and afternoon rush hour, and breaks that coincide with mealtimes in Beijing. Really organized business.
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Most of the comments and posts were positive about China and were critical of Western policy. One of the major campaigns launched by the Chinese network aimed to: Claim that Covid-19 originated in the United States, false scientific work is in danger. Fortunately, despite “efforts” and large audiences, propaganda “always had a hard time getting beyond its own (fake) echo chamber”. this is not the first time anti-propaganda operation carried out in social networks. We remember that last year, two Russian media were banned from accessing the platforms.
Source : Guard
