Sep 23, 2020
Facebook shuts down 150 fake Chinese accounts
Facebook has shut down a network of more than 150 fake profiles linked to China for "Co-ordinated" interference in political discussions. While mainly concerned with backing China's interests, some also posted about the US presidential election. The network had about 130,000 followers - although very few of these were in the US. The accounts starting appearing in 2016, and most of the information was related to China's influence in the Philippines and South-East Asia. Much of the content was in support of the Chinese state - such as promoting its interests in the disputed South China Sea. Third, most of the content was directly in line with China's strategic and geopolitical interests, particularly in the South China Sea.
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