China May Be Spreading Disinformation To Americans Through Social Media

As NBC News’ special network-wide series Behind the Wall continues to explore the increasingly complex relationship between the U.S. and China, TODAY senior international correspondent Keir Simmons reports on an investigation into an apparent campaign of disinformation originating in China that’s targeted millions of American online.

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[clairesdaddy]

As a Chinese American, I can tell you for a fact that there are many Chinese state-sponsored agents posting on youtube. Many of them use western names and avatars. They speak poor English (possibly using translation software) and make stupid statements (like believing there's internet censorship in US). Some of them may post from many different accounts. I checked some of those accounts and many were created on the same day. They usually post during US night time (day time in China). It is a shame that youtube is doing nothing about these accounts.

[WuFluChan]

China may be but the American government and media definitely is

[sayamarg]

And USA is an angel spreading the truth

[kwaishiu]

"When one repeats the lies over and over again the lies become truth"

[same]

Hahahahahaha, can you call this research? Is he really an Oxford doctor?

[nickp]

Of course they are, anyone who has been on the internet knows that

[worldlife]

Once again, we must hold American corporations accountable for investing in China. US dollars in China are used to develop weapons of war. We have seen the results with military aggression against Taiwan and the Philippines. Products consumed by Americans should be made in America. Our national security must be number 1

[silkyslim]

We must unite this country ASAP. We have to stop fighting each other. Divided we fall.

[frromajr]

I think new accts on social media platforms should charge a fee and be refunded after a certain time frame. Lessen the new accts being created and trolls aswell.

[runrafarunthebestintheworld]

It might even be the Philippines since I hear that politics over there is pretty vague. Pfft

[lamrof]

lol, this video itself is a propaganda video. Big Thumbs Down !

[cassiesteiner]

This comes as a complete surprise to you guys?