china: China allegedly pumps in billions to shape global narrative through proxies
Allegations have arisen that China is investing billions of dollars annually in an endeavor to reshape the global narrative through the utilization of fake authors, bot armies, and lawsuits. The first documented instance of such a Beijing-backed disinformation campaign can be traced back to 2017. During this time, the campaign primarily focused on English and Chinese speakers, operating on major platforms such as Twitter (now X), Facebook, and YouTube.
Source: indiatimes.com