Meta Discover the largest Chinese influencer network – nearly 8,000 accounts

Meta announced that it has dismantled the world’s largest Chinese influence network aimed at promoting China’s interests and discrediting its geopolitical rivals, such as the United States.

Propaganda efforts, according to Meta, It was considered largely unsuccessful Although it included thousands of accounts across more than 50 apps, including about 7,700 accounts on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Reddit, Pinterest, and X.

According to the company, the Chinese influencer network promoted positive views of the country and He criticized the United States and Western foreign policy. The accounts were operated by operators spread across China, many of whom were identified and disabled by the company’s automated systems.

“We found no evidence that this network has gained significant influence among real accounts on our services,” Meta said.

The Chinese government has repeatedly denied targeting the United States through online influence or disinformation campaigns.

In her statement, Chinese embassy He said in Washington that China opposes the production and spread of false information and that American social media is “awash with disinformation about China.”

With information from The Wall Street Journal