China's Advancing Efforts to Influence the U.S. Election Raise Alarms
Chinese entities impersonate Americans to spread misinformation and undermine President Biden in a strategy similar to Russia's actions in 2016.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
Chinese entities are reportedly using deceptive online tactics, posing as American supporters of former President Trump to spread misinformation, sow discord, and undermine President Biden. This strategy mirrors Russia’s actions before the 2016 election and represents a potential shift in Beijing’s approach to influencing U.S. politics. Researchers have identified a network of accounts associated with the Chinese government engaging in this behavior, known as Spamouflage, which previously posted pro-Beijing content in Mandarin before switching to English and impersonating American citizens.