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Anatomy of a Fake Story
A new Chinese law aimed at reducing misinformation set off global discussion. But nobody got it right.
Nov 25, 2025
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Happy new year and a quick thank you note
I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you and happy new year to everyone who read my writing and decided it was worth a follow.
Jan 1
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Chinese surveillance providers embrace DeepSeek
Chinese cybersecurity companies’ adoption of DeepSeek will enhance online censorship and further Beijing’s desired indigenization of China’s tech…
Feb 28, 2025
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The China Project announced shutdown. What happened?
Nov 10, 2023
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Chinese netizens outraged over Apple employee photo
Sep 18, 2023
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Against its own policy, Twitter no longer limits Chinese state media influence
Mar 30, 2023
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American TikTok users and Beijing found their common villain---the United States
Jan 17, 2025
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Antisemitism permeates China’s internet after conflict broke out between Israel and Hamas
Oct 11, 2023
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Though China might fill aid void left by USAID, its own challenges could limit it
Feb 6, 2025
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US-based Critic of Chinese censorship targeted by troll campaign
Hundreds of disparaging comments flooded Eric Liu’s social media accounts, including death threats. Experts say the campaign is likely connected to…
Feb 12, 2025
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Though China might fill aid void left by USAID, its own challenges could limit it
The shutdown has been met with cheers and celebrations on Chinese internet.
Feb 6, 2025
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Beijing's lack of clarity about Rubio sanctions sparks speculation in China
On social media, Chinese users wonder if the new top US diplomat, who was sanctioned twice by Beijing, will be allowed to visit China.
Jan 24, 2025
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American TikTok users and Beijing found their common villain---the United States
TikTok users who flocked to Chinese social media as a gesture of protesting the TikTok ban say they had been fooled by anti-China propaganda, a…
Jan 17, 2025
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Bluesky could become target of foreign disinformation, experts warn
Platform’s moderation approach exposes vulnerabilities to China's, Russia’s malign influence campaigns
Dec 19, 2024
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What Elon Musk said about China
The billionaire is now one of the most influential people around President-elect Donald Trump. But his views could be at odds with the next…
Nov 12, 2024
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Chinese influence campaign amplifies doubt about U.S. election integrity ahead of Tuesday
Disinformation bots on X have started sharing reports and narratives hinting at widespread election fraud.
Nov 4, 2024
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